Browsing: Mergers & acquisitions

ManpowerGroup has promoted four internal candidates to top leadership roles, and Experis boss Doug Spahn is leaving the business. read more

Too many delays can be disastrous for a recruitment company acquisition, but entering into the process armed with a plan can head off time management issues before they arise, says recruitment company broker Sean Winder. read more

Still buyers for distressed recruitment company assets: Acquisiti.... ASX 200 prefer LinkedIn over Twitter and Facebook for recruitment.... Sporting executive joins Bluestone board.... NSW Health to introduce psychometric testing into leadership recruitment.... Migration body calls for employer refunds in light of 457-visa changes.... Australian and New Zealand sourcers among world's most advanced.... New hire for Astutepayroll.com. read more

Chandler Macleod has bought a 40% stake in recently launched Chinese recruitment company, Cornerstone Global Partners, for $1.8 million. 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

DFP bolsters Canberra presence with acquisition.... Small lift in executive search revenue for Korn/Ferry Asia-Pac. read more

Acquirers looking at the Australian recruitment SME market increasingly want highly specialised businesses, but vendors have to ensure they're offsetting the risks that come with being too niche, says industry advisor Rod Hore. read more

Acquisition and business sale boost AWF result.... Market still under GFC "fog", says Clarius CEO.... Brunel completes inquiry into accounting mistakes.... Global workers set sights on Australia: Hydrogen.... Freelancers plan to quit their day jobs. read more

Bringing together two groups of people and two different cultures is one of the most fraught aspects of a recruitment company acquisition, says industry M&A specialist Richard Hayward, but the most powerful tool in smoothing the transition is communicating with your team. read more

More buyers for recruitment companies: Acquisiti.... 'No commission' doesn't work, says sales trainer. read more