Talent2 forms contractor alliance with CXC.... Aquent ramps up PR recruitment.... BigRedSky signs another two big clients..... Korn/Ferry expands in India.... Majority of employees unaware of fairness test.... Defence recruitment trials new podcast marketing concept.... Shewry challenged on immigration comments.... Employers "window dressing" on flexible work. read more
SEEK lodges formal complaint with ACCC over MyCareer ads.... Niche job board market predicted to quadruple.... Speed interviewing clocks up 500 candidtates.... SMF launches in Melbourne.... Skills vouchers program expanded. read more
Recruitment is rapidly moving from a reactive process based on employers placing job ads, to a proactive interactive model based on social networking sites, according to Fox Interactive Media global talent acquisition manager, Conrad McGinnis. read more
Salaries to rise by 4.5% next year; Recruitment spend will be big in 2006; Unilever tops graduate recruitment awards; New rewards scheme for recruiters; Finance sector most promising for executive recruitment; Aussie lifestyle main attraction for skilled migrant workers; Bosses lack people skills, says finance staff; Managers should receive more people skills training; SMS Management and Technology appoints new CFO; Better mediation skills needed under new IR laws; and Manpower to provide assessment systems to Chinese labour authorities. read more
Salary increases to outpace inflation by 1.4% in 2006; UK-based Glotel reports strong revenue and profit growth in Australia; Casual female workers earn 10% less than perm part-time staff; SEEK expands UK site; Victorian recruitment company gains best practice certification; Burger King signs global deal with TMP; Taleo closes at $13.60 per share; Manpower and Korn/Ferry growing in India; and UK study reveals most companies still lagging in flexible work. read more
Major employers are moving to year-round hiring programs for graduates and have significantly increased the number of positions offered in the past 12 months. read more