Creative and marketing/communications recruitment company Aquent has decided to tackle the shortage of experienced recruitment industry staff by launching its own graduate traineeship program. The company also announced it will continue its expansion into Asia. read more
Skilled Group acquires Medistaff Nursing Agency; RCSA rejects Victorian labour hire inquiry recommendations; Hudson steps up overseas sourcing for retail industry; Ambition expands into Singapore; Top 10 growth occupations. read more
A full bench majority of the WA Industrial Appeal Court has overturned a controversial ruling made last year that would have restricted the ability of recruitment companies to use contracting arrangements for their temp staff. read more
Hudson forecasts continuing strong employment growth for Q1; "Workfusion" the new employment trend; Multilingual senior executives in demand in Asian market; Singapore urges employers to offer more flexible work arrangements. read more
Jobsites running at record traffic levels; Manpower donates US$1.7 million to tsunami relief efforts; Buzzwig joins national technology listing; Unions warn skills crisis most acute in Queensland; Dialog releases upgrade for AXiOM; Intercruit expands in WA; Resources Connection changes name. read more
Ambition has announced its first full-year profit since its ASX listing five years ago, on a surge in permanent recruitment revenue. The group also announced it will acquire Queensland-based accounting recruitment specialist, McGinty Recruitment. read more
Woodside opts for Taleo; 2005 will see high turnover, says CareerOne; Drake forecasts 75,000 new jobs for first quarter; Adecco appoints new worldwide chief for Ajilon. read more
