HJB closes two offices citing challenging trading conditions.... Ownership changes at Constructive Recruitment.... New Asia-Pacific boss for NGA.NET.... ASIC issues warning on financial services recruitment.... Industry leaders to speak on the importance of branding: RCSA. read more
The "ongoing legal war" between HRX and Talent2 has come to at least a temporary conclusion today, with the NSW Supreme Court awarding costs in HRX's favour in their battle over Talent2's hiring of a former HRX employee. read more
Employment Services system worse off for lack of recruitment industry participation: RCSA.... RecruitLoop opens in the US.... Karen Colfer joins RCSA board.... Chandler Macleod CEO and staffing boss to address RCSA conference.... Companies bearish on hiring but prepared to spend on upskilling: PwC.... Busy At Work launches apprenticeship jobs site. read more
The WA Supreme Court has granted Robert Half an injunction restraining a former recruiter from contacting its clients, as part of an ongoing case against two ex-employees. read more
The Federal Government's recent "attack" on 457-visas in the IT sector is another setback for an industry already facing critical hurdles in meeting its current and future skills needs, says Peoplebank CEO Peter Acheson. read more
CoreStaff labour hire agreement rejected by FWC.... ATO on-hire panel goes back to market.... More cohesive workforce approach will improve on-hire safety: RCSA.... New hire for Astutepayroll.com. read more
ManpowerGroup Australia posts "weak" March quarter revenue.... CMG senior manager departs.... New general manager for Talent International Wellington.... Australian execs use LinkedIn for networking, not job search: BlueSteps.... ABS data disproves unions' insecure work claims: AiG. 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
Jason Cartwright to head healthcare recruitment specialist.... Former CEO throws spanner into HCL de-listing plans.... Australian Recruiting Group snaps up CMG alumni.... EOIs open for $150 million ICT on-hire contract.... Bluestone CFO resigns.... UK job aggregator launches in Australia. read more