Browsing: Labour market trends

Victorian opposition pledges to introduce labour hire licences.... Jobseekers to start applying again.... SEEK users going mobile.... Labour hire, perm activity improves for one in two recruiters.... Don't miss next week's subscriber webinar. read more

Skilled vacancies on the rise.... Harrier makes senior appointment.... Jobseeker mobility, confidence declines.... Solid recruitment and retention strategies mitigate business challenges.... Financial services executive joins Clarius board.... New board for Ciett. read more

ManpowerGroup is one of a handful of large recruitment companies walking away from low-margin work - a move which negatively affected the company's performance last year, but which managing director Lincoln Crawley believes will have long-term business benefits. read more

As a growing number of multinational corporations eye the burgeoning South-East Asian market, new research has detailed the top recruitment issues these companies face and the opportunity it presents for agency recruiters. read more

An increase in ICT hiring last quarter means demand is finally eating up supply, but it will be a while before the effect flows through to salaries, says Peoplebank CEO Peter Acheson. read more

This week's Federal budget included a raft of changes that are likely to disrupt hiring activity in the healthcare industry as they filter through, according to recruiters. read more

What do the biggest recruitment companies see as the main trends and challenges now facing the industry, and what can other recruiters learn from the way they meet them? CEOs from some of the big players share their thoughts with Shortlist read more

Moir Group hires GOW Recruitment director.... Resources job ads improve.... Mid-market employers to grow revenue, not jobs.... Seven temp desk mistakes to avoid.... NZ skilled vacancies fall.... Budget could increase IT candidate churn.... LinkedIn teams up with recruiting software company. read more

The Federal Government expects to create thousands of jobs over the next six years through its new infrastructure growth package. read more

Tough getting clients to make buying decisions: CMG CEO.... NZ ICT industry booming, skills shortages aplenty.... SEEK's JobStreet acquisition delayed.... ManpowerGroup partners with mobile technology company. read more