A dedicated injury management specialist is boosting Whizdom's contractor retention and getting people back to work faster, while its commission-free remuneration scheme is proving a big drawcard for customers, says MD John McCluskey. read more
Two types of workers' compensation claims that are "subsidiary issues" of the pandemic are surging among recruitment and labour hire employees, says an insurance specialist. read more
The recruitment industry is well-placed to take a "leadership position" and engage in proactive conversations with clients about vaccination policies, legal experts say. read more
Both recruitment leaders and consultants are showing a strong preference for staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, but stop short of wanting mandatory policies, a rec-to-rec specialist says. Meanwhile new tech is enabling recruiters to keep track of their on-hire workers' vaccination status. read more
In the wake of new guidance on workplace vaccination policies, many employers remain unclear about their rights and obligations. This webcast dispels some myths around what employers can and can't do in this space. read more
It would not be illegal for recruitment companies to give priority to on-hire workers who have received COVID-19 vaccinations when assigning shifts, a barrister says. Meanwhile, an inquiry has recommended extending the safety obligations of certain labour hire operators. read more