Browsing: Labour hire

A "dire shortage" of hard statistical knowledge about recruitment and on-hire services in Australia is hampering the industry's strategic planning in the industry, says Manpower ceo Varina Nissen. read more

Trojan signs agreement to cover Roxby Downs workers; Chandler Macleod snares senior Mercuri Urval staff; Abbott affirms support for contractors and on-hire workers; and Hudson looks at athlete transition. read more

The UK Trades Union Congress has released a major research document and position statement on agency work in the UK that strongly supports the adoption of the European Commission's Temporary Agency Workers Directive. read more

National Bank reorganises teller recruitment; RCSA welcomes Vic labour hire inquiry. read more

Victorian IR Minister Rob Hulls has announced a wide-ranging inquiry into the labour hire industry in the State. read more

Industrial tribunals made two vital rulings this week which will affect staffing companies and big users of labour hire. read more

Blue-collar site goes live; New recruitment coaching/training company launched; Recruitment staff demand lifts. read more

Employers, unions and industry associations are increasing their lobbying efforts ahead of next month's International Labour Organisation debate on whether an international convention is needed to protect the rights of contractors and on-hire workers. read more

Labor Council looks at options for labour hire test case; Entec moves upstream; Navigator appoints new advisor on Recruitment Best Practice. read more

The NSW Labor Council has foreshadowed a test case in the NSW Industrial Relations Commission aimed at creating limits on labour hire arrangements and long-term casual employment. read more