Labour agreement system for on-hire industry won't be affected: DIAC.... SKILLED boosts stake in marine joint venture.... Seasoned recruiters join U&U.... Adcorp in the red.... Most recruiters met revenue goals in 2012, says Bullhorn. read more
The Federal Government says it will further restrict the sponsorship of 457-visa workers by labour hire companies from July 1, under a package of reforms to the 457 category – although it is yet to explain just what the new restrictions are. read more
Recruitment industry among worst offenders for dodgy internships: FWO.... Communications Department temp panel announced.... ACTU portable leave proposal unworkable says RCSA.... Market full of opportunity for specialists: FiveTen.... Nearly 80% of ICT roles now for contractors: ITCRA.... Bluestone sponsors charity event. read more
Australian oil and gas sector offers highest salaries globally: Hays.... Employers still stretching out hiring decisions, says Clarius CEO.... Adcorp chair to step down.... Healthcare sector now Australia's largest employer.... AMMA slams anti-skilled migration campaign.... PageGroup secures £50 million invoice discounting facility. read more
Recruiters have been warned they are risking big fines, and can be individually liable, if they fail to pick up on candidates seeking to work illegally in Australia after new immigration laws take effect this year. read more
Paxus deal close.... Checking up on academic claims not a privacy breach: Tribunal.... CarmanWhite co-founder resigns.... Applications up, 'spray and pray' still an issue for Vincents.... Defence Force completes submarine skills plan.... Hair-raising fundraiser for Elias Recruitment.... Payroll provider and others make Deloitte tech list. read more
The Australian subsidiaries of multinational recruitment companies will have to carefully justify any charges levied by their head offices, under new tax laws on transfer pricing the Government is proposing to introduce next year. read more
ICAC recommends changes to university's IT recruitment.... Proportion of contract IT roles hits two-year high: ITCRA.... Visa price hike leaves veggie growers short of labour: Ausveg.... Communication must-have for IT hires, say execs.... AMMA launches resources training initiative. read more
Michael Page rebrands.... M&T delivers value throughout market cycles: parent company.... New company offers support to recruitment start-ups.... Cost of 457s to increase.... Labour hire company penalised $40k for underpaying worker.... IT workers prioritise tech skills over management skills: Ambition. read more
Oliviers announce new indices, eschew job board figures in favour of direct data.... Rio Tinto tops employment brand index: LinkedIn.... Legislative response to Fair Work Act Review "disappointing".... Government to review offshore worker visa requirements.... HR directors still not sold on flexible work: Robert Half.... Most executives will take pay cut for better role: BlueSteps. read more
