Eight years ago this month the recruitment industry was holding its breath, awaiting a decision in what was at the time one of the longest and most expensive industrial cases run in NSW, and which had the potential to decimate labour hire revenue. read more
Global executive search firm expands in Australia.... US company to acquire local executive search business.... More spending needed on skills gaps: ILO.... ASX queries Oilfield Workforce cash flow.... ITCRA launches program to prepare recruiters for privacy changes. read more
In more promising news for the recruitment sector, Assistant Employment Minister Luke Hartsuyker has said the Government plans to reform the Job Services program, from which recruitment companies were excluded in 2008. read more
A new Federal Circuit Court judgment indicates that job candidates can't rely on the Commonwealth Privacy Act to object to what they consider to be intrusive recruitment screening processes. read more
Recruiters should ensure their privacy policies are up to date and they've taken steps to foster a "positive privacy culture", to avoid big fines when new laws are introduced next year, says barrister Andrew Wood. read more
A Victorian lawyer has been banned from practicing until 2020, after submitting forged academic transcripts to several recruitment companies, and an employment law specialist has warned that recruiters in similar situations face their own legal risks. read more
Adecco managing director to depart: reports.... Quality of hire used to rationalise recruitment panels: Hudson.... Queensland delays planned payroll tax threshold increase.... Australia still one of the lucky countries: ILO.... Heidrick & Struggles mulls possible privatisation.... FWC minimum wage increase will hurt small business: ACCI.... Headcount steady or growing in 2013: AME. read more
More jobseekers than ever are undergoing criminal record checks as part of the recruitment process, according to an employment law professor. read more
Paxus deal close.... Checking up on academic claims not a privacy breach: Tribunal.... CarmanWhite co-founder resigns.... Applications up, 'spray and pray' still an issue for Vincents.... Defence Force completes submarine skills plan.... Hair-raising fundraiser for Elias Recruitment.... Payroll provider and others make Deloitte tech list. read more
Senior Talent2 staffers join U&U.... Insecure work bill would lead to "unprecedented" level of red tape.... Rubicor suspends shares.... Kenexa settles lawsuit over IBM acquisition.... Women in financial services want gender equity reform: survey.... Informatica talent acquisition VP to speak at Sydney conference. read more