Browsing: In-house case studies

Recruiters are increasing their use of radio for employment advertising as active candidates become harder to find and communicating with passive candidates becomes more important. read more

Long term workforce planning may be the single most important strategic initiative to give companies a competitive advantage in the future, according to a white paper on the declining labour force released today by Drake International. read more

Australia's top 500 employers have developed their online recruiting efforts over the past year, but still lag the sophistication of US and European employers, according to an in-depth study of internet recruitment. read more

Following the first in-depth consideration of how to classify on-hire workers covered by the new Telecommunications Services Industry Labour Hire Award, the Australian Industrial Relations Commission has ordered Choice HR to change the classification of about 30 of its on-hire workers in Telstra's Newcastle call centre. read more

A full bench majority of the WA Industrial Appeal Court has overturned a controversial ruling made last year that would have restricted the ability of recruitment companies to use contracting arrangements for their temp staff. read more

We would like to wish all Shortlist subscribers the best for Christmas and the New Year. Thanks to everyone for your support, news, comments and opinions throughout the year. This is our last news alert for 2004, but our archive will remain accessible over the break and we will resume publishing on January 17. Best regards from all the team at Specialist News. read more

Courts and tribunals around Australia have delivered some important rulings for recruiters and HR managers over the past few days. read more

Recruitment is no longer the most junior, functional role in HR departments but is increasingly seen as a long-term driver of competitive advantage, according to leading US recruitment strategist Dave Lefkow. He says internal recruitment roles are being elevated in prestige and salary within HR departments throughout the US. read more

Mining, finance, manufacturing and real estate continue hiring boom; APESMA steps up membership activity in IT sector. read more

Leading mobile communications retailer Strathfield Group will expand its retail network over the next few years and plans step up its recruitment activity. read more