In a crucial decision for labour hire, the NSW Industrial Commission has given unions the green light to include clauses in NSW industrial agreements that require host employers to pay site rates to on-hire workers and only engage labour hire companies that have union agreements. read more
Recruitment network CareersMultiList is continuing to gain major clients and recruitment projects and has been appointed by giant multinational transport infrastructure company Alstom Transport for the exclusive, national supply of engineering and technical roles. read more
While administrative recruiting metrics provide simple cost and time data about recruitment, employers should focus on strategic metrics which are an indicator of the quality and fit of the people being brought into an organisation, says leading international HR advisor Dr John Sullivan.1310 read more
Call centre recruitment holds up but Asian competition continues to rise; Work-life balance and training should be focus for employers in 2004; Catalyst on song in golf; Lee Hecht Harrison appoints new WA general manager. read more
Talent2 officially launched its recruitment operations today with a banner ad on the front page of the Sydney Morning Herald and an official name change for the listed payroll and HR systems business Concept Systems International. read more
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union has launched a crucial court challenge to casual labour hire contracts under the unfair contracts provisions of the NSW Industrial Relations Act. read more
The latest Candle Job Index shows engineers and operators are the most in-demand IT positions and Candle says demand in the IT sector is continuing to rise steadily. read more
School leavers turn to external recruiters; SEEK launches health section; Talent management now key concern for business; Comments on Myjobs.com.au. read more
NSW-based recruiter Choice HR is the only recruitment company to win a NSW WorkCover Premium Discount Scheme Award for its OHS and injury management. read more