The economic slowdown has misled many employers into thinking Australia's talent mismatch has disappeared, however as conditions improve companies that fail to prepare will soon find themselves facing this problem again, which presents an opportunity for recruitment companies, says ManpowerGroup Australia and New Zealand managing director Lincoln Crawley. read more
FWC quashes decision on recruiter's transfer of business application.... Green Army scheme presents opportunity for recruiters.... NZ vacancies flat in December.... What's motivating white-collar workers: Clarius.... Geoffrey Nathan secures 457-visa sponsorship agreement.... Bosses from Kelly, IPA, Robert Walters and more to speak at RCSA breakfasts.... Save the date: Next Shortlist webinar on March 12. read more
Global executive search firm expands in Australia.... US company to acquire local executive search business.... More spending needed on skills gaps: ILO.... ASX queries Oilfield Workforce cash flow.... ITCRA launches program to prepare recruiters for privacy changes. read more
Mining and resources job ads decline.... Freelancer platforms will take market share from contract recruiters in 2014: Bill Boorman.... Ambition CFO resigns.... Recruiters filling a gap as Job Services system fails Indigenous jobseekers: BCA.... Oilfield Workforce sales tumble in December quarter. read more
Total jobs decline: ABS.... SEEK job ads edge down.... Ex-Robert Walters director to lead new Ambition office.... AiG calls for larger immigration intake.... Freelance consulting platform raises $1m for global expansion. read more
The New Year has delivered a rebound in employer confidence, according to new research from Hudson, and RCSA president Robert van Stokrom says while this sentiment is yet to translate into solid hiring activity, there are clear signs of a stronger job market on the horizon. read more
SKILLED staffer moves to AWX.... NSW university opens RFT for specialist recruitment panel.... Job ads stable: ANZ.... Vacancies down in November quarter: ABS.... Global recruiter eyes burgeoning NZ oil and gas market.... Jobs, salaries on the rise in NZ.... NSW Government seeking e-recruitment providers. read more
On-hire company's appeal quashed in long-running Tooheys dispute.... CMG fundraising to strengthen balance sheet.... RCSA members report September quarter activity increase.... Itcom unveils new website, contractor care program. read more