Browsing: Visas & overseas workers

ADF supplier wins exemption to discriminate in recruitment.... Changes at Xpand, MD starts new business.... Government to spend $10m on bonuses for recruiting older workers.... Recruitment timeframes blow out: Bankwest.... SmartCompany recognises young recruiters.... IMF predicts low unemployment rate to continue in Australia. read more

FWA rejects HJB appeal over unfair dismissal court costs.... Accenture rolls out referral tool for jobseekers.... Victorian council opens casual staff recruitment tender.... One in four recruiters use Adlogic, says CEO.... Robert Walters NZ helps jobseekers work overseas read more

A Randstad recruiter who worked onsite at Jetstar incorrectly told cadet pilots their employment was covered by New Zealand law, the Fair Work Ombudsman has alleged in a prosecution against the airline. read more

NZ port barred from switching to labour hire.... Humanis sells Springsure stake.... More than 10 million temps in 2010: Ciett.... IT employers plan to reduce headcount in 2012: Clicks IT.... Fast-tracked work permits introduced for US tradespeople.... Government modifies JSA scheme to prevent rorts.... Newcastle Council seeks labour hire provider. read more

Judge throws out adverse action injunction against Brunel…. ICAC investigates university recruitment corruption allegations...."Business as usual" at CareerOne despite Monster sale rumours.... Worker mobility recovering: Randstad.... Employers offering promotions, without the pay rise: OfficeTeam.... Navigator recognises best practice recruitment companies.... Integrate new employees from the first interview: Nexthire CEO. read more

Limits on the use of on-hire workers are an increasingly common element in enterprise agreements, says the RCSA, at a time when Australian employers need more workforce flexibility, not less, to remain competitive. read more

A Victorian recruitment company has had its 457 labour agreement revoked by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. read more

LAFHA changes to hit resources sector: ITCRA.... City of Sydney announces $7.5 million temp staff tender.... Kenexa posts full year loss.... Telstra, Westpac and others to talk contingent staffing.... Accounting support temp-to-perm rates increase.... Aurec doubles 457-visa capacity. read more

BHP running staffing tender for Olympic Dam expansion.... Reed loses expensive UK tax case.... No rebrand or staff changes at Advantage: Australia MD.... Resources recruitment scam targets job seekers.... Job Capital gains 457 labour agreement.... PKL Recruitment introduces new Client Solutions division.... Michael Page appoints new CFO. read more

LinkedIn losing its value, says executive recruiter.... Government cracks down on hiring illegal workers.... Bill Shorten becomes Employment Minister in new Gillard cabinet....Top recruiter loses job over offensive email.... Humanis announces trading halt.... Queensland to conduct sham contracting audits. read more