Existing legislation will not protect recruitment companies from legal disputes over social media any more than a square peg will fit into a round hole, says specialist social media lawyer Elizabeth Briggs. read more
Like job boards, agency recruiters are under pressure to adapt their services in order to survive in a changing recruitment landscape, argues SilkRoad co-founder and COO Brian Platz. read more
FWO clerical campaign finds high level of compliance among recruiters.... Wheatstone project to recruit locally, says WA Minister.... More than 500k downloads for SEEK iPhone app.... ManpowerGroup acquires remaining share of Indian IT outsourcing company.... McDonald's announces hiring drive. read more
ITCRA closes IT2.... ManpowerGroup wins NZ RPO contract.... Two new principal consultants for Attribute Group.... Former Coca Cola Amatil local boss joins Mondo Search in advisory role.... Benchmarking talent acquisition systems. read more
"Strong" half-year performance from SThree Australia.... Next phase in Talent2 privatisation scheme.... New senior consultant joins CGC Recruitment.... Salaries highest for internal recruiters in NSW, WA: Michael Page....Recruitment agencies first choice for job-seeking accountants: CareersInAudit.com.... How to make the most of the contingent workforce.... JobAdder staff undertake hair-raising charity ride. read more
Full-time employment dives: ABS.... SEEK new job ads flat in June.... HCL shareholders move legal action to NY Supreme Court.... Asia-Pacific workers optimistic about salary increases in 2012: NorthgateArinso. read more
FIFObids site claims strong interest from recruiters.... Facebook job board on the way?.... Senior recruiter joins Mondo Search.... RMA IT renews labour agreement.... Scathing fake job ad appears on SEEK.... NZ new jobs outpace Australian growth in June: SEEK. read more
Job ads fall again in June: ANZ.... Mining skills gap a global problem: Ernst & Young.... Demand for project construction workers tipped to peak in mid-2014.... NZ job ads rise: Trade Me Jobs. read more
High level of phoenix activity in labour hire industry, says FWO.... SHL acquired in $US660m deal.... Ex-Robert Walters recruiter joins new Walker Andersen WA office.... Accounting jobs down in June: Ambition.... iProfile posts pre-tax profit following 2011 management change.... Global sourcing expert to keynote at local event.... New social recruiting product integrates LinkedIn and Twitter updates. read more
Big generalist job boards have had their "day in the sun" and are locked in a "vicious circle" of trying to maintain revenue in the face of declining job numbers and candidate traffic, argues online recruitment strategist Doug Berg. read more