Australia has been singled out for delivering an "outstanding" result in the first quarter for Manpower, which substantially increased its worldwide profit compared with the same period last year. But Adecco has again delayed releasing its 2003 calendar year results. read more
If the ALP is elected it will introduce a range of new restrictions on the use of casual labour and may also adopt a national licensing scheme for labour hire companies. read more
Select Australia is the first recruitment company to gain approval to offer the new Certificate IV in Business (employment services) and has already awarded certificates to two employees who have completed their study units. read more
Employers are steadily increasing their corporate branding in employment ads placed by their recruitment companies, but there is still a lot of room for improvement, say leading recruitment advertising specialists. read more
A Queensland court has delivered a judgment that could substantially limit the liability of labour suppliers under trade practices law for the actions of their contractors and temps. read more
Leading call centre and general recruitment company Hallis has avoided an unfair dismissal action from a former employee in a case relevant to all employers using salary sacrifice arrangements. read more
Bill seeks to outlaw recruitment discrimination exemptions, Aquent continues to grow; Business unites against South Australian legislation; Charterhouse on the move; Challenge Consulting a finalist in innovation awards. read more
The rapidly escalating candidate shortage is beginning to undermine preferred supplier permanent recruitment panels, according to leading recruitment executives. read more
New OHS law in WA for labour hire; Federal Labor softens casuals policy; Federal Government tackles trade shortages; Aquent boosts senior consulting ranks. read more
