The Government's plan for employees to be paid super at the same time as their wages will create cash flow risks for staffing providers that require action well in advance of the implementation date, an industry specialist and former agency MD says. read more
Robert Walters' ambitious 'voice of client' project has unearthed "incredible insights" for the company around how its brand, pricing and people are perceived, according to global head of customer experience Sinead Hourigan. read more
A host employer has failed on appeal to overturn a $2 million-plus damages ruling, after being found vicariously liable for the negligent act of a labour hire worker. But the on-hire company was able to convince the court it had discharged its safety duties. read more
There's "always a gap" between what recruiters promise and what they deliver, but as employers focus more on "people experience" this will change, a branding expert says. read more
Adecco Group has launched its much-awaited new brand, which aims to become "the smart industry leader in Australia"; meanwhile it's piloting a project that head of tech talent services Jaryd Wallis says solves a major problem in skills strategies. read more
An employer has failed to prove a recruitment company didn't exercise due skill and care in delivering its services, but has nonetheless won a partial refund of a placement fee due to the contract being frustrated. read more
Hiring managers are increasingly providing a better candidate experience, but still falling down when it comes to explaining the company culture and benefits of the role, with flow-on effects to placement ratios, new data shows. read more
As more employers turn their focus from permanent to contract hiring, it's clear some are making dangerous assumptions about how best to engage talent, an industry trainer says. read more
Recruitment leaders don't have much reason to fear expanding industrial manslaughter laws, but they are a timely reminder to comply with duties to consult with clients about work health and safety, a lawyer says. read more
In the face of more clients demanding recruiters sign their own terms, understanding contracts and knowing how to negotiate will become crucial skills, a lawyer says. read more