The number of people visiting recruitment websites soared by 25% to a record high in March, with SEEK and MyCareer registering strong traffic growth. Employment also grew strongly during the month. read more
A wide ranging review of Victorian occupational health and safety legislation released today has recommended some important measures to clear up the confusion over the OHS responsibilities of labour hire companies and host employers. read more
In a crucial development in the NSW Secure Employment Test Case, the NSW Minister for Industrial Relations has opposed the Labor Council's claim for the establishment of an all-encompassing test-case clause, but supported the development of guidelines for dealing with casual and on-hire employment in State awards in the future. read more
Corporate recruiters are putting too much attention on the cost and activities of their recruitment programs and not enough on the quality of hire, according to international recruitment strategist Kevin Wheeler. read more
The RCSA and Equal Opportunity Commission of Victoria are to launch a pilot program aimed at improving recruitment consultants' knowledge of equal opportunity law in order for them to help educate clients on the issue. read more
The sale process for Spherion's Asia Pacific recruitment operations is attracting a wide range of interest from prospective buyers, says the company's managing director of recruitment solutions, Jane Beaumont. read more
