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
In a crucial decision for labour hire in Queensland, the state Industrial Relations Commission has found a recruitment company responsible for a host employer's breaches of workplace legislation. read more
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Monroe Consulting doubles revenue; Jenkins departs Catalyst; HJ&B shares tick up; CareerOne adds a range of new functions; Charterhouse Partnership makes senior appointments; FastTrack upgrades system; Robert Half picks most in-demand finance jobs for 2005. read more
A new compulsory registration system for providers of on-hire labour and a new mandatory code of practice are among key recommendations of the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Labour Hire Employment. read more
Recruitment is no longer the most junior, functional role in HR departments but is increasingly seen as a long-term driver of competitive advantage, according to leading US recruitment strategist Dave Lefkow. He says internal recruitment roles are being elevated in prestige and salary within HR departments throughout the US. read more