Employers are increasing contractor rates by 20% across the board to secure talent; meanwhile there's been a dramatic increase in the proportion of contractors converting to permanent, new research shows. read more
Nine in 10 employers are worried about their top talent being poached, with turnover fears putting added pressure on salaries, new research shows. Meanwhile candidates are "disappearing" from the contact centre industry. read more
The unemployment rate remained unchanged in April, but the number of hours worked rebounded despite Omicron's disruption, according to today's ABS Labour Force figures. read more
Adcorp Group is shifting focus so its Australian brands operate less as subsidiaries and more as part of a global business, with expansion plans recognising the local operation's significance to the group, says staffing boss Jason Trevethick. read more
