Australia's "antiquated" industrial relations framework needs to change, to encourage more flexibility and easier employer access to temporary labour, says Adecco Australia and New Zealand CEO Jeff Doyle. read more
The oil and gas sector has been quarantined from the easing in job demand that has affected other parts of the resources market, says a labour market expert, and hiring activity is set to continue growing over the next 18 months. read more
The recruitment sector has just survived one of the toughest years on record, but industry bosses say they are seeing few signs that conditions will improve in the New Year. read more
The soft labour market constrained salary growth for new graduates in 2012, according to figures from market research firm Graduate Careers Australia. read more
The real benefit of using social media to recruit is its ability to deter the wrong candidates from applying, says veteran UK recruitment trainer and speaker Bill Boorman, who recently consulted on an overhaul of recruitment at the BBC. read more
CareerOne lays down the gauntlet to SEEK.... AiG boss rebuts "bogus" insecure work claims.... SKILLED required to spend $200k on client safety improvements.... RPO uneconomic for less than 70 hires a year: Informatica.... New technologies not designed to eliminate agencies: SuccessFactors. read more
An employer branding strategy won't work if it's switched on and off according to hiring activity, say branding experts, but periods of low demand can be used to review what works and what doesn't. read more
Gamification is set to become increasingly popular over the next few years, and smart employers are already using it to attract talent and improve candidate experience, says an HR technology specialist. read more
Rubicor executive pay under scrutiny.... Clarius Index challenged.... Social media recruitment pays off for Firebrand.... Small rise in ASX 200 female representation: EOWA.... Social and mobile recruiting event nearly sold out: ATC.... RecruitmentSuper founding trustee steps down. read more