Three-quarters of employers intend to maintain or increase their permanent headcount this year, and almost two-thirds plan to do the same with contract positions, according to Robert Half research released today. Meanwhile, similar hiring optimism is reported in ManpowerGroup's latest Employment Outlook Survey. read more
Australian employers have unnecessarily high expectations that their candidates will possess formal qualifications, according to a globally renowned research director. Meanwhile a new report highlights the areas where employees have done the most upskilling this year. read more
Unclear job descriptions and slow or non-existent communication continue to be among the biggest mistakes employers make while recruiting, according to new research by Chandler Macleod and Peoplebank. read more
A downward trend is becoming apparent in job ad volumes, indicating a "return to normal", while candidates are becoming more conservative in their demands, industry leaders say. read more
In an unprecedented move, ANZ has delayed the release of its job ad figures by a month, fuelling speculation that the numbers are particularly poor and warrant further investigation. read more