Labour hire firm fails first hurdle in on-hire worker's adverse action claim.... Bluestone mum on ResCo divestment.... SEEK to list Zhaopin.... Hiring reluctance continues. read more
Australia's labour oversupply increased by more than 30,000 workers in the March quarter, and with a recovery in demand now unlikely until late-2014, recruiters are in for a tough ride, says Clarius executive general manager Paul Barbaro. read more
US executive search company continues local acquisitions.... Walker Andersen opens in UK.... Seven things that will keep agency recruiters relevant.... NPA to rebrand.... Recruiters have higher billing standards than CEOs. read more
Heidrick & Struggle's Asia-Pacific executive search arm has reported a revenue increase in its latest quarterly results. Meanwhile, a major shareholder has launched a blistering attack on the board of listed peer Hudson as part of an ongoing bid for two board seats. read more
Management buyouts are quickly becoming the most viable exit strategy for owner-operated recruitment companies, as the market for perm-focused boutiques shrinks, says M&A specialist Andrew Cassin. read more
Recruiters that find themselves stuck in commercially unsound PSAs don't always have to ride it out - there are ways to negotiate a better deal, according to a recruitment tender specialist. read more
Revenue from some of Australia's largest recruitment companies collectively declined by $310 million in their most recent full-year accounts, with revenue down 33% on average, according to a new financial benchmarking report. read more
Hydrogen Australia gross profit down 19%.... Randstad partners with Qantas to increase SME focus.... Financial services drives increase in Asia-Pac vacancies: Morgan McKinley. read more
Employers' hiring intentions have increased for the second consecutive quarter, according to new figures from Manpower, but Australian and New Zealand managing director Lincoln Crawley says recruiters who don't adopt a "micro level" focus will struggle to succeed in an increasingly dual-speed economy. read more
