Heidrick & Struggles' Australian business was affected by "regulatory challenges" in the mining industry last year, says group CEO Kevin Kelly, but along with the rest of Asia-Pac has seen a resurgence in hiring activity since the beginning of 2013. read more
The insurer of a now-defunct labour hire company has won the right to deduct $50,000 from a payout to the host employer, after a direct employee was injured when an on-hire worker allegedly covered up spilt oil with a piece of cardboard. read more
The brutal legal war between HRX and Talent2 has opened on a new front, with HRX seeking to claim legal costs from Talent2 for expenses HRX incurred in its case against its former business development manager Stuart Scott. read more
A Cairns recruiter has complained that the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Queensland has not been transparent about its alliance with the NSW Business Chamber, a deal which he says is taking business away from local recruitment firms and other local industries. read more
HJB in the red.... Firebrand all sold, and a change of pace for Greg Savage.... Unpaid internships issue overstated: RCSA.... RCSA secures university pathway for diploma graduates.... CareerOne hires national sales director. read more
Following a recent article in which top agency recruiters shared their tips for getting the most out of preferred supplier deals, Shortlist asked a group of corporate HR and recruitment managers to give their perspective on the most effective and productive PSAs. read more
Avoid "low-quality" referrals: Sullivan.... No payment likely for Oz Staff Pty Ltd creditors.... Harvey Nash growing HRO pipeline in Australia.... RecruitLoop adds international members. read more
Restrictions on labour hire and skilled migration hurting the resources sector: MCA.... Maritime safety body to establish recruitment panel.... Former Telstra HR boss joins Programmed board.... Mind Recruitment revenue doubles: CEO.... Job boards top source of applicants: RecruitPack. read more
HRX has this afternoon been granted an expedited hearing in the NSW Supreme Court in a case against one of its former business development managers, who it alleges breached his restraint provisions to join Talent2. read more