Hiring intentions have fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter according to new data from ManpowerGroup, and Australia and New Zealand managing director Lincoln Crawley says the employer confidence seen in the early days of the economic recovery has stalled. read more
LinkedIn losing its value, says executive recruiter.... Government cracks down on hiring illegal workers.... Bill Shorten becomes Employment Minister in new Gillard cabinet....Top recruiter loses job over offensive email.... Humanis announces trading halt.... Queensland to conduct sham contracting audits. read more
Australia strong for Korn/Ferry.... New gas industry job board launched.... Avoid "buyer-supplier" arrangements in recruitment: Chandler Macleod.... Management hiring set to increase: Antal. read more
Seasonally adjusted total employment fell 6,300 in November, driven by a drop in full-time jobs, according to the latest ABS labour force figures. read more
SAP to acquire SuccessFactors in $3.3 billion deal.... Apprenticeship reforms will help address skills shortage: Evans.... Empresaria increases stake in Monroe Consulting.... Contingent work a choice, not a last resort: WorkPro.... PageUp hires new Australian executive.... 2011 membership growth strong for AESC.... Job Services Australia makes one millionth placement. read more
MPI lowers full-year profit forecast.... Are women better recruiters?.... Randstad's hiring spree going well in Australia.... ESH founder joins Humanis board.... Sportspeople grows web traffic, recruitment revenue.... Five years ago this month: Zammit leaves Catalyst after SKILLED takeover. read more
November job ads flat: ANZ.... Employees bring authenticity to recruiting strategy: Facebook.... Non-UK business delivers solid growth for SThree.... HRO2 polls Australian recruiters on their hopes for 2012.... ILO meeting to focus on employment responses to economic uncertainty.... Queensland technology boss appointed. read more
CMG ordered to pay cash and shares over disputed earn-out.... Beyond Recruitment adds headcount, opens new office.... State child protection department seeking recruitment provider.... Perm hospitality hiring surges: TMS.... Rising visa costs to hit accommodation industry.... Resources industry demand for engineers here to stay: Hays.... Finite IT raises nearly $6000 for Movember. read more
The ASX-listed recruitment sector has largely escaped shareholder disapproval over executive pay this year, with the only significant vote against a remuneration report coming from Talent2 shareholders. read more
SKILLED to sell NZ staffing business.... ACTU considers secure work test case.... Australia continues to offer high quality of life for expats: Mercer.... New company secretary for CareersMultilist.... Ageism forces older workers into being a burden: Commissioner.... Execs pedal for a good cause at Employment Office. read more