The majority of employers are under the misapprehension that the reality of their HR practices matches their employment brand, and are risking high attrition rates among new hires, according to new research from Hudson. read more
In an important decision for recruitment companies, the Australian Industrial Relations Commission has ruled a casual on-hire worker can continue her unfair dismissal case against Kelly Services, despite signing an employment contract which clearly said her assignment was temporary. read more
Record Q1 results for Robert Half may lead to Asia Pacific expansion; South Australia is attractive option for sacked UK engineers; SOX compliance pushes demand for accounting contractors; Busy quarter for hma Blaze. read more
Talent2 hits $45 million in nine months; Bluecollar.com.au denies SEEK acquisition - at this stage; Job board search engine WorkZoo sets sights on Australia; Jobseekers are customers too, says employment branding expert; Recruiter responds to Chandler Macleod ceo comments. read more
The launch of Sydney-based top-end jobs and lifestyle magazine, 100K+, is back on track after a delay earlier this year, with the first issue scheduled to hit the street on May 14. read more
Chandler Macleod will be major acquirer in future; ITCRA looks to partner with Fairfax in job board venture; Local recruitment start-ups performing well; Engineering sector faces worst skills shortage, says Hays; Aquent CEO Greg Savage to address industry breakfast; New business for TMP. read more
SEEK doesn't need aggressive price rises to meet its bullish revenue targets, but will focus on volume growth and lifting revenue from its resume database, says ceo Paul Bassat. read more
Manpower Q1 revenue up 13%; Recruitment to be part of Victorian trade mission to China; Push for South Australian WorkCover amendment; Senior appointments for Adecco target WA, SA and NT; Seminar on strategies for attraction and retention of staff; Former Westpac HR manager joins Taleo. read more
Shareholders of the shell company for the backdoor listing of the combined Chandler Macleod and Forstaff business will meet on May 19 to approve a range of resolutions to facilitate the merged entity going public. read more
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