The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has moved above 4% for the first time in two years, coming in at 4.1% for January, according to ABS figures released today. read more
Seek's half-year revenue in the ANZ region was down 10% and EBITDA was down 14%, and despite a recent firming in job numbers, the company retains a conservative view of hiring intentions over the remainder of the financial year, CEO Ian Narev says. read more
The Closing Loopholes legislation has now passed, and a lawyer warns it will herald the return of class actions over 'misclassified' casuals and contractors. Meanwhile, mid-sized recruitment companies without enterprise agreements might struggle to win tenders under the new laws. read more
Recruiters are getting too focused on AI and technology and overlooking major market trends that will have a more immediate impact on the sustainability of the industry, says recruiting thought leader Kevin Wheeler. read more
The appetite for face-to-face interaction with recruiters seems to be growing, with Aquent noting demand for in-person meetings has "skyrocketed". read more