Browsing: Labour market trends

Hiring demand in the legal sector has dropped off in the past 18 months, in line with the wider recruitment market, but compounded by a string of mergers between local law firms and global giants, says legal recruitment specialists. read more

More jobs added in September: ABS.... ManpowerGroup closes three branches.... Job ads flat in September, NSW a bright spot: SEEK.... Asia-Pac executives highest paid: BlueSteps.... Clarius staff donate a day to CanTeen. read more

Tough conditions continue for Robert Walters Australia, as global business experiences growth.... Job ad figures track first increase since February.... Law firm incorporates vicarious trauma risk into hiring process. read more

DFP launches dedicated project management brand.... NZ job ads rise again.... What makes a successful recruitment company? read more

Programmed secures big marine manning contract.... Executive recruiter opens Perth office, targeting Asia-Pac growth.... Growth in vacancies since May: ABS.... Astute Payroll partners with Bullhorn.... NPA, WorkPro join forces. read more

Hiring intentions are continuing their downward trajectory and edging ever closer to the lows experienced during the GFC, according to new figures from Hudson. read more

ESH Group's late financial report shows loss for FY12.... Recruitment agency fixes privacy blunder.... Adecco completes share buyback.... New Zealand online vacancies decline.... NZ employers developing targeted attraction strategies: Michael Page.... Uni students vote Google world's most attractive employer. read more

SME recruiters have seen a shift in market sentiment since last week's election result, and while it's still early days, on their wish list for the incoming Government are legislative changes that will encourage employers to begin investing in their businesses again. read more

Australian market has highest level of employee turnover globally: Kelly.... Employers placing too much emphasis on psychometric testing: Clarius.... Abbott promises to return IR to "sensible centre". read more

On-hire worker offered other assignments was not unfairly dismissed.... Executive recruiters should use their position to improve gender diversity: Women on Boards.... Talent International announces its post-election wish list.... Shortlist subscriber webinar: Learn how to win more tenders.... Fewer Australians fear job loss: Randstad. read more