Browsing: Supplier/client relationships

Corporate and outsourced recruiters can gain a significant competitive edge by introducing a "Bill of Rights" for job seekers, says international HR expert Dr John Sullivan. read more

The NSW Court of Appeal has made an important ruling giving guidance on the definition of "contractor" in employment law. read more

Employers wanting to cut the cost of their temp and contract workforce should manage their recruitment suppliers themselves, rather than enter into a managed vendor or "on premises" arrangement, according to the research division of recruitment systems company Taleo. read more

Contracting crucial to efficient economy, says ACCI; Common law should be used to regulate independent contractors, says ICA; ATO should extend assessment period for contractor income, says RHD; RCSA to lodge submission next week. read more

Casual work not "dead end"; Government calls for improved recruitment, retention and workforce planning in public service. read more

Candidates are now screening potential employers more closely than ever before, says international HR and recruitment commentator Dr John Sullivan, so developing an attractive online image is critical. read more

The rapid growth of non-traditional employment relationships such as labour hire, home-based work, and contracting are adversely affecting national OHS performance, according to a leading OHS researcher. read more

Long term workforce planning may be the single most important strategic initiative to give companies a competitive advantage in the future, according to a white paper on the declining labour force released today by Drake International. read more

Following the first in-depth consideration of how to classify on-hire workers covered by the new Telecommunications Services Industry Labour Hire Award, the Australian Industrial Relations Commission has ordered Choice HR to change the classification of about 30 of its on-hire workers in Telstra's Newcastle call centre. read more

Courts and tribunals around Australia have delivered some important rulings for recruiters and HR managers over the past few days. read more