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
Recruitment companies are being warned to ensure their privacy policies and procedures are in order, with the Privacy Commissioner soon to have more power to investigate and prosecute non-compliant businesses. read more
Traditional base-plus-commission remuneration structures are no longer appropriate for many recruiters, and are one of the main factors driving unsustainable costs in the industry, says business consultant Rod Hore. read more
Chandler Macleod is bullish about its prospects for the current half, with CEO Cameron Judson saying it has seen a marked uptick in business confidence from its clients since December. read more
Derwent Executive makes four senior hires in Australia, two in Asia.... Rob Davidson to share consultant development tips.... PageGroup opens property, construction arm in Perth.... OneShift expands into New Zealand.... Another quarter of employment growth for NZ.... E-signing provider launches bulk recruitment feature. read more
Perigon Group to launch new practice.... Listings for skilled roles fall in December.... One in four Australian employers expecting 2014 revenue increase.... More than half of employers facing recruitment approval pressure.... Executive recruiter opens in Qatar.... Australian executive jobs outlook gloomy, but increase in global confidence: BlueSteps. read more
Recruiters who learn how to say 'no' to their clients will take control of the relationship and earn more respect and loyalty in the long run, says industry trainer and RecruitLoop co-founder Paul Slezak. 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
Productivity can falter when consultants return to the office after a leisurely summer break, and the crucial time for preventing this "slowdown effect" is in the months and weeks before the Christmas shutdown, say recruitment agency bosses. 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