The CEO of the recruitment company contracted to administer Australia's first COVID-19 vaccinations has stepped aside, after Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy "threw the book" at the agency and placed it on notice of termination. read more
Some 95% of recruitment companies with perm business were "smashed" by COVID, with revenue falling on average by 60%, new industry data shows. In contracting, meanwhile, a 5-10% decline is "average" for all but the largest businesses. read more
A UK Supreme Court ruling on the employment status of Uber drivers is not cause for concern among Australian organisations engaging contractors, a workplace lawyer says. read more
A growing number of recruitment companies are improving their profitability by focusing on exclusive and retained work, with leaders investing more in training to help consultants make the switch. read more
Andrew Bassat is stepping down as CEO of Seek, with COO Ian Narev to take the helm in July. Meanwhile the company has "proof" its pricing changes were the right move, and has reported "better than expected" December-half results for its local operation. read more
The most-read stories on Shortlist recently have covered: recruitment leaders' very different approaches to remote work; a withdrawn job offer that was 'extraordinary timing' but not discrimination; two more contractor/employee disputes heading to the High Court; and more. read more
A labour hire employee who delayed making an unfair dismissal claim because he worried it would harm his employment prospects with the host has lost his appeal for an extension of time. read more