Nearly half of all candidates who reach second interview stage will not wait more than a week to hear back from an employer, with the majority willing to take a less-preferred role if the hiring process is slow, according to a new major candidate survey. read more
One in five jobseekers now say the "quality" of prospective coworkers is a driver when considering a new role, requiring employers and recruiters alike to pay "serious attention" to the issue. read more
To address Australia's persistent skill shortages the Federal Government will prioritise the development of a more "joined-up" tertiary education system that enhances the employability of both VET and higher education graduates, according to its inaugural Jobs and Skills Report. read more
In-house recruiter salaries haven't moved much this year, new research shows. Meanwhile, there are some key differences between how the generations at work engage with agency recruiters and what they're willing to change roles for. read more
Despite between 70% and 80% of hiring managers reporting confidence in their ability to present diverse candidate shortlists, diversity gains in hiring remain negligible, according to talent consultancy TQ Solutions. read more
New market research shows salaries flatlining, compensation softening, and employers' "diminished willingness to yield" to external candidates' unrealistic pay demands. read more