Major employers have become accustomed to getting a perfect skills match in their IT recruitment over the past three years, but as the market heats up and the supply of top level candidates diminishes, salaries and contracting rates are beginning to move up, according to Michael Page's latest Technology Salary Survey. read more
A respected member of the South Australian Industrial Relations Commission has rejected the concept of joint employment, in a ruling that might influence the final form of the Fair Work Bill in South Australia. read more
Ingeus on target for ₤UK20 million revenue; Vic labour hire inquiry to hold public hearings in May; Comment on new Queensland recruitment association; International Test Users Conference in Melbourne. read more
Following its ground breaking national study on absenteeism, leading recruitment company Hallis says good screening at the recruitment stage can play a significant role in reducing absenteeism rates. read more
The recruitment industry has been saved millions of dollars in potential redundancy payments by the Australian Industrial Relations Commission's rejection of the ACTU claim for redundancy provisions to be extended to casuals. read more
A labour hire company has received a much higher fine for an OHS offence than the host employer, after the NSW Industrial Commission found it had completely ignored its responsibility for the safety of the worker. read more
Hudson forms link with engineers' association; New Sydney chief for Phoenix Consulting, Employers subsidise professional memberships; Unfilled trades positions costing Australian industry; Drake launches workforce diversity report. read more
March 31 is the final day for the early bird discount to hear international recruitment and HR metrics expert Dr John Sullivan speak in Australia. read more