Browsing: Labour hire

Plummer group closes Recruitment Solutions offer with 97% and former md John Stewart departs; Staffing companies interested in AWAs; Wages growth slows in contact centres but demand for staff stays high. read more

The RCSA's Queensland and Northern Territory branch is pioneering a new streamlined process to make it easier for its members to use Australian Workplace Agreements to engage labour hire employees. read more

In a milestone for the staffing industry, the RCSA has developed a comprehensive document to define and clarify the services provided by staffing companies. read more

Skilled Engineering Limited has reported a strong financial result for 2001/02, with earnings up considerably on the previous year. read more

The NSW Industrial Relations Commission has ordered labour hire company Workforce on Tap to pay $46,000 to three employees it dismissed when they disputed proposed Australian Workplace Agreements. read more

Nine large staffing companies that supply labour to Telstra are planning their strategy to fight a campaign for increased wages by the Community and Public Sector Union. read more

In its final submission to the Royal Commission into the Building and Construction industry, the Federal Government has called for a ban on unions owning or having business partnerships with staffing companies. read more

An important side issue in yesterday's Industrial Relations Commission ruling in the ANL shipping dispute was that the non-termination order was made against both the host employer and the labour supply company. read more

Olivier Index shows internet ads down slightly, new AMWU campaign targets labour hire; and legal sector shows hiring confidence. read more

A key European Union occupational health and safety agency says the increasing trend toward using part-time, contract and labour hire employees could potentially undermine efforts to improve occupational health standards in Europe. read more