Recruitment companies spend too much time on non-essential processes and should consider offshoring them to focus on what matters: finding people jobs, according to RIB Report director Nigel Harse. read more
Value for money is important in any business, but it's not always easy to measure a return on less tangible investments, such as social media and culture initiatives. Here, three executives share what they think is - and isn't - worth investing in. read more
Quest Personnel has faced a barrage of public scrutiny as the agency that had a hand in Myer's high-profile recruitment fiasco last week. Here, a PR expert shares her tips for mitigating damage when caught in a media crisis. read more
Temp-recruitment success requires a good mix of cross-selling and cooperation between consultants, which traditional remuneration approaches don't encourage, says industry trainer Sophie Robertson. read more
Split placements are becoming more commonplace due to the tight market, but recruiters should ensure they have clear rules and expectations before forming partnerships, according to international industry trainer and long-time split placement recruiter, Mike Ramer. read more
Recruitment in its current form is built on a lack of knowledge and assumptions, but this will change in the next four years as new analytics tools revolutionise talent acquisition, says futurist and recruitment expert Kevin Wheeler. read more
Cultural fit the top hiring focus for local tech company.... Recruiter profitability declines in 2013.... Oz Minerals making progress on diversity recruitment goals.... Skills gap in manufacturing likely to hinder productivity.... Sydney recruiter takes out small business award. read more
Recruiters that find themselves stuck in commercially unsound PSAs don't always have to ride it out - there are ways to negotiate a better deal, according to a recruitment tender specialist. read more