There are simply not enough domestic IT candidates to meet demand, says Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency chair Philip Bullock, and 457-visas will continue to be critical to the sector until local labour supply improves. read more
Evolving information management sector calls for new skill sets: recruiters.... SEEK anti-scraping measures paying off.... New general manager for Sirius Recruitment Group.... Former POW to address RCSA conference. read more
Demand for candidates with digital experience has boomed in the last six months, thanks to the growing push towards digitisation, say specialist recruiters. read more
Injured job seeker was a 'worker' for compensation purposes: NT Magistrates Court.... New skills, immigration and education ministers.... New funding to overcome migrant recruitment barriers.... ManpowerGroup launches language competency program.... SMS to acquire IT managed services company. read more
Growth in Asia, China on the horizon for Talent International.... Career progression top motivator for resources sector job seekers: AMMA.... Fair Work Act changes pass.... Adecco settles 'Around the World in 80 Jobs' dispute.... Page Personnel aims to engage executive assistants with new blog.... Three recruiters make BRW best places to work list. read more
Cadden Crowe absorbs Gemteq division.... Job vacancies fall across private and public sector: ABS.... IT industry board member joins Talent International.... Small rise in NZ salaries since January: SEEK.... CarmanWhite managing director to explore high-performers' mindset and approach. read more
Sex discrimination legislation to cover LGBTI jobseekers.... SEEK CIO resigns.... ICT contractor placement length increasingly dependent on skill level: ITCRA.... Recruiters can't rely on instinct to survive current market: Bullhorn. read more
Sydney IT employers still hungry for staff: M&T.... NSW utility body seeking on-hire providers.... One in ten employers have a cut-off age for candidates: AHRC.... How to hire a Hobbit. read more