http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/ en_EN Recruitment Directory Pty Ltd dailynews@recruitmentblogs.com.au Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:16:19 +1000 20 Subdreamer RSS Syndicator RecBlogshttp://feedburner.google.com Q. How can we maximise the use of our Human Resources Information System (HRIS)? http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Resources_Leader/-getting-the-most-from-your-hris-a3708.html Human Resources Leader Human Resources Leader Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:24:12 +1000 Forty-two per cent of employees who started a new job in 2009 took a pay cut compared to just 28 per cent in 2008, recent research has revealed. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Resources_Leader/-employees-taking-a-pay-cut-to-find-a-job-a3709.html Human Resources Leader Human Resources Leader Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:17:14 +1000 Q. We have quite a lot of long service leave on our books, and our finance department would like to reduce or minimise its impact on our financial accounts. Aside from asking employees to take leave, are there other ways of doing this? http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Resources_Leader/-the-value-of-long-service-leave-a3710.html Human Resources Leader Human Resources Leader Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:47:25 +1000 The Christmas party season is just around the corner, and after a rather stressful, tumultuous year, it's likely to be even more keenly anticipated than in more prosperous years gone by. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Resources_Leader/-how-to-avoid-christmas-party-pandemonium-a3711.html Human Resources Leader Human Resources Leader Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:59:46 +1000 Planning is a tricky thing. Oftentimes, it is impossible to simply create and execute a plan because there are too many unknowns and unexpected events. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Resources_Leader/-top-secrets-of-hr-planning-a3712.html Human Resources Leader Human Resources Leader Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:59:30 +1000 There are many ways cash-strapped employers can reduce the cost of their graduate recruitment, says L'Oreal recruitment manager Seren Wilson. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Shortlist_News/-get-creative-to-get-your-graduate-recruitment-message-out-loreal-a3703.html Shortlist News Shortlist News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:04:14 +1000 Profitability in the recruitment industry fell during the 2009 financial year, but the average agency remained in the black, according to the RCSA's annual Remuneration and Benchmarking Report. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Shortlist_News/-most-recruiters-stayed-profitable-in-2009-rcsa-a3704.html Shortlist News Shortlist News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:15:18 +1000 As Christmas approaches quickly - again - it might be worth thinking about some balance. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Lifestyle_Careers/-an-open-letter-to-my-kids-before-christmas-dear-girlsa%80%A6-a3707.html Lifestyle Careers Lifestyle Careers Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:01:27 +1000 Labour market stays strong.... Phone screening a poor success predictor in grad recruitment.... RHD hiring and expanding its brands....IPA earnings and headcount rise....Torque Recruitment Group growing....Strict criteria for new consultant hires.... Clarius raises 22K in charity drive. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Shortlist_News/-labour-market-stays-strong-recruitment-companies-hiring-plus-more-a3699.html Shortlist News Shortlist News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:13:55 +1000 Labour market stays strong: ABS.... RHD hiring, expanding its brands.... IPA earnings and headcount rise.... Phone screening a poor success predictor in grad recruitment: Test Grid.... Torque Recruitment Group growing....Strict criteria for new consultant hires: Mint.... Clarius raises 22k in charity drive. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Shortlist_News/-labour-market-stays-strong-recruitment-companies-hiring-plus-more-a3705.html Shortlist News Shortlist News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:13:55 +1000 Employers that don't adequately prepare for employees' imminent right to request flexible working arrangements could see the morale of their workforce eroded and face public scrutiny over their handling of requests, says workplace lawyer Brad Petley. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/HR_Daily/-prepare-for-flexible-work-requests-or-risk-being-named-and-shamed-a3695.html HR Daily HR Daily Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:05:05 +1000 How can organisations contain employees' independent judgment and - at the same time - encourage initiative? Dr Tim Baker has the answer http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Capital_Magazine/-conquering-the-initiative-paradox-a3696.html Human Capital Magazine Human Capital Magazine Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1000 Human capital issues should always be considered as an important part of any M&A activity, but against a backdrop of cultural differences, their importance is magnified. Michael Hill outlines some of the challenges HR professionals face http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Capital_Magazine/-cross-border-considerations-the-importance-of-human-capital-in-m%26a-a3697.html Human Capital Magazine Human Capital Magazine Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1000 When embarking on a culture development program, it is critical that organisations implement an initiative that will nurture influencers of the culture within the company. A proven way of achieving this is through a strategic mentoring program, writes Craig McCallum. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Capital_Magazine/-corporate-culture-catapult-your-company-to-a-leading-position-through-mentoring-a3698.html Human Capital Magazine Human Capital Magazine Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1000 The global economic crisis has failed to dent community investment, with leading companies recording a staggering 86% increase in contributions to the community in 2009. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Capital_Magazine/-corporate-community-investment-grows-in-2009-a3700.html Human Capital Magazine Human Capital Magazine Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1000 Employers need to focus on retention in response to the rising number of permanently employed staff entering the job market, according to recruitment firm Hays. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Capital_Magazine/-retention-once-again-the-burning-issue-a3701.html Human Capital Magazine Human Capital Magazine Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1000 The Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) has recognised a number of employers and individuals that are leading by example in creating workplaces that support working women. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Capital_Magazine/-australias-top-employers-for-women-announced-a3702.html Human Capital Magazine Human Capital Magazine Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1000 KPMG demographer Bernard Salt reveals some seismic shifts in the way in which Australians are working - and outlines why employers need to keep up http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Capital_Magazine/-future-gazing-work-habits-in-the-21st-century-a3706.html Human Capital Magazine Human Capital Magazine Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1000 Recruiters who are sick of working for no financial return need to master the skill of winning assignments on a retained basis, says recruitment trainer and coach Ross Clennett. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruiter_Daily/-win-more-retained-business-a3694.html Recruiter Daily Recruiter Daily Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:05:03 +1000 Six Figures and Destination Talent invite high income earners (those earning $100K+ package) to participate in this short 5 -8 minute survey, the Executive Career Monitor. In Australia, there is a paucity of information on high-income executives, specifically those earning above 100K annually. Our study aims to provide a better understanding of this small but important [...] http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Six_Figures/-take-the-executive-monitor-survey-%26-go-into-the-draw-to-win-a-3-000-luxury-gift-a3693.html Six Figures Six Figures Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:50:07 +1000 A number of health care recruiters in NSW have found themselves out of pocket after supplying foreign candidates to public hospitals, then finding NSW Health is strictly enforcing its directive of not paying agencies that aren’t on its overseas recruitment PSA. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Shortlist_News/-health-care-recruiters-warned-of-risks-of-going-outside-preferred-supplier-panels-a3692.html Shortlist News Shortlist News Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:22:13 +1000 New CEO for WorkPac, Milligan steps down.... Adecco ramps up focus on Employment Services.... Market strengthening, continued focus on HRO: Ross.... Recruitment business hardest hit for Data3.... Apex makes key hire to support expansion plans.... Baby Boomers attracted to ethical employers: Kelly. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Shortlist_News/-new-ceo-for-workpac-adecco-ramps-up-focus-on-employment-services-plus-more-a3690.html Shortlist News Shortlist News Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:16:09 +1000 Most of us have been there. We have seen a job that we know we are just perfect for. We have done our research and consider ourselves of sound mind and judgement, and so are being realistic in our summation that we are a feasible contender for the job. However, we find that we can get [...] http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Six_Figures/-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-dead-end-with-a-recruiter-who-has-the-job-you-want-a3691.html Six Figures Six Figures Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:24:08 +1000 Employers must be consistent, clear and contemporary in regulating employees' use of internet at work, says workplace lawyer Tony Wood. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/HR_Daily/-internet-usage-policies-traps-and-tips-for-todays-workplace-a3687.html HR Daily HR Daily Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:05:09 +1000 The ANZ and Oliver Job Indexes show that job ads have dipped in October after a couple of months of positive gain. THe Olivier Index, which tracks online job ads only, recorded a fall of 1.7% in October.  Online vacancies on the top three job boards were down in 9 out of 16 sectors tracked by [...] http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Capital_Jobs/-job-ads-falter-in-october-a3688.html Capital Jobs Capital Jobs Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:39:29 +1000 The National Employment Standards (NES) will come into effect in January 2010. It will provide 10 new minimum entitlements for all Australian workers. The NES are to replace the Australian Fair Pay and Conditions Standard (AFPCS) currently in force under the Workplace Relations Act 1996 (WR Act). On [...] http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/CareerMums/-a-guide-to-the-right-to-request-flexibility-a3689.html CareerMums CareerMums Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +1000 Small changes you make now to the way you manage your earnings can make a big difference to your financial security in years to come, says RecruitmentSuper's Mark Ashburn. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruiter_Daily/-make-the-money-you-earn-go-further-a3685.html Recruiter Daily Recruiter Daily Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:05:04 +1000 IT recruitment consultancy Greythorn has expanded its Brisbane team by hiring experienced recruiter Sam Needs. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruiter_Daily/-greythorn-adds-to-brisbane-team-a3686.html Recruiter Daily Recruiter Daily Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:05:04 +1000 There have been a number of innovative and creative IT job ads recently. Unless you have been snooping on the source code of Trade Me Jobs, you would not have noticed the hidden comment. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruitment_Directory/-what-are-you-doing-to-make-your-job-ads-stand-out-from-the-crowd-a3684.html Recruitment Directory Recruitment Directory Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:14:52 +1000 There were some big winners and losers in federal government ICT recruitment last financial year, according to new figures from public sector market research company Intermedium. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Shortlist_News/-big-winners-and-losers-among-public-sector-it-recruiters-a3683.html Shortlist News Shortlist News Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:10:00 +1000 Michael Rose and Susan Ferrier of Allens Arthur Robinson tell Sarah O’Carroll how they managed their people through the downturn and plan to lead a frustrated workforce through the upturn http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Resources_Leader/-a-firm-partnership-a3680.html Human Resources Leader Human Resources Leader Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:05:19 +1000 Contractors are a part of the federal workforce, but it is unclear whether their deployment is more often strategic or simply convenient, writes Allan Schweyer http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Resources_Leader/-managing-the-total-workforce-a3681.html Human Resources Leader Human Resources Leader Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:00:35 +1000 It takes all sorts in life, and HR and hiring managers understand the deep and beautiful meaning of this phrase better than most. They shared the most unusual résumé blunders they came across in CareerBuilder.com surveys http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Resources_Leader/-wackiest-resume-blunders-a3682.html Human Resources Leader Human Resources Leader Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:59:23 +1000 What’s the most unusual thing a candidate did in a job interview? Fall asleep? Disappear? Bring his/her mom? A CareerBuilder.com survey of the most outrageous interview mistakes candidates have made, according to more than 3000 hiring managers and HR professionals in the US, listed the top ten job interview blunders http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Resources_Leader/-wackiest-job-interview-mistakes-a3676.html Human Resources Leader Human Resources Leader Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:57:53 +1000 The cover story for this issue is on Michael Rose, chief executive partner of Allens Arthur Robinson. Rose won the Neller HR Champion (CEO) Award at the recent HR Leadership Awards, which were held in Melbourne towards the end of October http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Resources_Leader/-leading-hr-in-law-firms-a3677.html Human Resources Leader Human Resources Leader Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:55:58 +1000 My brilliant career – Megan Collins http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Resources_Leader/-my-brilliant-career-%26-8211-megan-collins-a3678.html Human Resources Leader Human Resources Leader Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:55:14 +1000 New workplace legislation has made social media communications between employers and employees more dangerous for employers, according to a leading workplace relations lawyer http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Resources_Leader/-new-laws-make-social-media-interaction-dangerous-for-bosses-a3679.html Human Resources Leader Human Resources Leader Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:53:10 +1000 The Australian Services Union hopes to raise the pay of community services workers by up to 30 per cent, in Fair Work Australia's first pay-equity test case. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/HR_Daily/-pay-equity-case-aims-to-raise-salaries-for-womens-work-a3675.html HR Daily HR Daily Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:05:04 +1000 Recruitment companies with "aggressive" managers are the ones most likely to lose their consultants as soon as employment opportunities in the industry improve, says human capital consultant Anthony Sork. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruiter_Daily/-aggressive-managers-most-at-risk-of-recruitment-talent-exodus-a3673.html Recruiter Daily Recruiter Daily Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:05:02 +1000 The number of jobs advertised online fell in October, indicating that interest rate rises might have taken the edge off employment growth, according to the Olivier Job Index. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruiter_Daily/-jobs-down-in-october-outlook-still-positive-a3674.html Recruiter Daily Recruiter Daily Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:05:02 +1000 Talent2 secures RPO business in China.... Talent International profiting in New Zealand.... PageUp People launches artificial intelligence upgrade.... Deloitte New Zealand launches Facebook page to boost grad recruitment. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Shortlist_News/-talent2-secures-rpo-business-in-china-talent-international-profiting-in-new-zealand-plus-more-a3672.html Shortlist News Shortlist News Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:54:14 +1000 Earlier in the year I informed readers about the Facebook Marketplace now being powered by Oodle. Now I want to show you how to automatically post your jobs into Oodle for inclusion in the Facebook Marketplace. I recommend Recruiters/Employers use a Multi Posting provider, but if you are technical capable of doing it yourself, here are some instructions. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruitment_Directory/-posting-jobs-to-the-facebook-marketplace-via-oodle-a3671.html Recruitment Directory Recruitment Directory Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:29:18 +1000 Total Staffing Solutions has announced a $5 million capital raising, following its merger with Humanis. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Shortlist_News/-total-staffing-raising-capital-reshuffles-management-a3668.html Shortlist News Shortlist News Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +1000 Job ads lost some ground in October after two consecutive months of growth, according to the latest job ad data from both ANZ Bank and Olivier Group. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Shortlist_News/-job-ads-stumble-in-october-a3669.html Shortlist News Shortlist News Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:05:00 +1000 Kelly Australia has posted sales of $US25 million ($A27m) for the September quarter, down 20.8% in constant currency. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Shortlist_News/-kelly-asia-pac-business-stabilising-ceo-a3670.html Shortlist News Shortlist News Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:06:32 +1000 RUOK?Arvo is on Friday November 27, 2009 and is dedicated to reducing stress and depression in the workplace by encouraging work mates to connect and support each other. Ultimately the aim is to help reduce Australia's shockingly high suicide rate. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/HR_Daily/-announcement-ruok-arvo-a-conversation-could-change-a-life-a3666.html HR Daily HR Daily Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:05:10 +1000 An employer has successfully argued that the importance of its brand and reputation as a responsible producer of alcoholic beverages entitled it to sack a worker who was caught drink-driving his private car outside of work hours. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/HR_Daily/-employers-legitimate-interest-made-policy-ok-for-out-of-hours-behaviour-a3667.html HR Daily HR Daily Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:05:10 +1000 Understanding why your existing clients chose you is the key to winning more work, says business advisor Sue-Ella Prodovonich of WHK Horwath. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruiter_Daily/-where-does-your-revenue-come-from-a3665.html Recruiter Daily Recruiter Daily Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:05:08 +1000 Most sites make it very hard for a job seeker to register for an account. The first problem they face is being redirected from the initial page they were viewing to a separate registration page. Secondly, there are often required fields like username, email address or password which require validation of some sorts. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruitment_Directory/-gone-in-60-seconds-the-candidate-registration-process-a3664.html Recruitment Directory Recruitment Directory Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:28:22 +1000 SEEK job ads rise by nearly 5 per cent.... Newcastle labour hire firm accused of underpaying staff by $350k.... Ex-Robert Half staffer joins HJB.... Judge doubles OHS fine for labour hire company. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Shortlist_News/-seek-job-ads-rise-by-nearly-5-per-cent-labour-hire-firm-accused-of-underpaying-staff-plus-more-a3663.html Shortlist News Shortlist News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:04:45 +1000 Adecco Australia and New Zealand posted a 27% fall in revenue in constant currency in the September quarter, but sales and EBITA were both up on a sequential basis. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Shortlist_News/-sequential-improvement-for-adecco-australia-a3661.html Shortlist News Shortlist News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:47:25 +1000 Ask any corporate human resource professional, and they will tell you that they wear many hats from recruiting, to referee, operations expert, legal counsel, trainer, and now branding, public relations, and marketing experts... http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/HR_Daily/-blog-post-hr-is-the-new-pr-a3652.html HR Daily HR Daily Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:05:09 +1000 While I don't believe there is one way to blog, there are many ways to fail at blogging... http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/HR_Daily/-blog-post-you-dont-have-to-blog-to-rise-up-a3653.html HR Daily HR Daily Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:05:09 +1000 A new, private equity-backed recruitment company has just launched in Australia with plans to acquire a number of local agencies. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Shortlist_News/-private-equity-backed-recruitment-group-looking-to-acquire-a3651.html Shortlist News Shortlist News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:57:42 +1000 Dominic Toledo explores what really motivates employees to perform, and how that can be harnessed by the business http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Capital_Magazine/-why-cash-bonuses-wont-drive-performance-a3654.html Human Capital Magazine Human Capital Magazine Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1000 Due to the nature of the contracting industry there are various overlapping legislations that can cause confusion and expose organisations to significant risk. Stacey Nolan outlines what HR professionals should be aware of http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Capital_Magazine/-engaging-professional-contractors-risky-business-a3655.html Human Capital Magazine Human Capital Magazine Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1000 Managing employee absenteeism remains a challenge for employers who must tread carefully in their dealings with chronically absent employees to avoid unfair dismissal, discrimination or adverse action claims. Fay Calderone provides some tips http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Capital_Magazine/-legal-absent-from-work-under-fair-work-a3656.html Human Capital Magazine Human Capital Magazine Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1000 According to a recently released survey by Manpower Australia, more than half (51%) of Australian employers do not view contingent labour as a strategic part of their workforce, despite the fact that the economy's recovery phase will require employers to use contingent staff when demand begins to increase. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Capital_Magazine/-talent-strategy-evolution-the-rise-of-contingent-labour-a3657.html Human Capital Magazine Human Capital Magazine Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1000 Employers throughout Asia-Pacific continue to keep a tight rein on the purse strings in 2009, as salary increases remain at low levels, according to an Asia-Pacific Salary Increase Survey conducted by Hewitt Associates. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Capital_Magazine/-asia-pacific-remuneration-snapshot-hewitt-a3658.html Human Capital Magazine Human Capital Magazine Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1000 As the economic climate improves, recruiters are cutting back on client interaction and marketing activities, according to the latest RCSA (Recruitment Consulting Services Association) member survey. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Capital_Magazine/-recruiter-marketing-efforts-lag-as-economy-picks-up-a3659.html Human Capital Magazine Human Capital Magazine Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1000 There are alternatives to redundancies. The key is thoughtful negotiation with employees, unions and other stakeholders, writes Tim Longwill http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Capital_Magazine/-harvesting-green-shoots-alternatives-to-redundancies-a3662.html Human Capital Magazine Human Capital Magazine Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1000 The Rec2Rec section of the “recruitment extra” website is COMING SOON! If you would like more information about this section, please feel free to contact: Lesley Horsburgh P. (02) 8587 7920 E. editor@recruitmentextra.com.au Related Posts No related posts. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruitment_Extra/-rec2rec-section-coming-soon-a3660.html Recruitment Extra Recruitment Extra Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:56:52 +1000 Everyone agrees that the candidate is great? Probably means your team didn't dig enough on the candidate to find flaws that would be controversial... http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruiter_Daily/-blog-post-interviewer-sabotage-the-worst-candidates-hired-at-google-do-the-best-in-their-jobs-a3649.html Recruiter Daily Recruiter Daily Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:05:03 +1000 I recognise that there will be shonky operators in any industry and trust that market-forces will ultimately weed them out. However in the meantime I thank them profusely and encourage them wholeheartedly... http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruiter_Daily/-blog-post-a-heart-felt-thank-you-to-contingent-recruiters-everywhere-a3650.html Recruiter Daily Recruiter Daily Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:05:03 +1000 Expect a surge in poaching as top talent frees up: Robert Half.... Ex-LINK recruiters launch own shop in Melbourne. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Shortlist_News/-expect-a-surge-in-poaching-robert-half-ex-link-recruiters-launch-own-shop-in-melbourne-a3648.html Shortlist News Shortlist News Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:30:19 +1000 Whether you want to improve the productivity of your team or your prospects of winning a sale, "communication is the sweet spot where five important strategies must intersect if anything is to happen", says communication expert Ricky Nowak. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruiter_Daily/-communication-tips-to-boost-your-results-a3647.html Recruiter Daily Recruiter Daily Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:05:04 +1000 The AAGE Conference 2009 The annual AAGE conference (The Australian Association of Graduate Employers) is happening in Sydney next week between the 11th and 13th of November with graduate employers from all over Australia attending to share their thoughts about the state and future of graduate recruitment in Australia. Paul Russell the AAGE Director and Chair and [...] http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/GradConnection/-aage-conference-2009-in-sydney-a3646.html GradConnection GradConnection Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:14:20 +1000 To avoid being left with poor performers, employers must take stock now of the valuable talent likely to jump ship when the employment market picks up, says the national director of psychometric consulting company SHL, Stephanie Christopher. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/HR_Daily/-thats-not-my-job-and-other-disengagement-warning-signs-a3645.html HR Daily HR Daily Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:05:07 +1000 Recruitment sales volumes rise, fee pressure remains: RIB Report.... Finite IT growing WA presence.... Ampersand winning PSA business.... Contingent workers will be critical to the recovery: Manpower.... Taleo's third quarter sales rise.... REC survey shows big drop in value of UK recruitment industry.... Compliance tool for employers and recruiters goes live. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Shortlist_News/-recruitment-sales-volumes-rise-rib-report-finite-it-growing-wa-presence-plus-more-a3644.html Shortlist News Shortlist News Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:13:23 +1000 Recruitment executives expect growth rates in the industry to come closer to pre-GFC levels this quarter, according to the RCSA's latest survey. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruiter_Daily/-recruiters-optimistic-about-q4-growth-prospects-a3642.html Recruiter Daily Recruiter Daily Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:05:02 +1000 The Total Recruitment Group (TRG) has appointed Charlotte Gribbin as its state business development manager in Victoria. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruiter_Daily/-total-recruitment-appoints-victorian-bdm-a3643.html Recruiter Daily Recruiter Daily Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:05:02 +1000 This table below shows the comparative performance of Canberra’s contract recruitment companies, based on the number of contracts awarded in the period May-November 2009.  The table was provided to us today by one of our advertisers with the data sourced from Austender website (www.tenders.gov.au). Company # of contracts awarded May 2009 – Nov 2009 Collective Resources 84 PeopleBank 306 Candle 42 Paxus 424 Icon 131 Finite 130 Face2Face 21 Greythorn 178 Compas 75 Frontier Recruitment 47 Canberra Consulting [...] http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Capital_Jobs/-how-are-canberra%26-8217-s-contract-recruitment-firms-faring-a3641.html Capital Jobs Capital Jobs Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:24:02 +1000 The RCSA has just released the latest Quarterly Business Manager Survey results for the 3rd Quarter 2009. Contained within the past 2 surveys, is a question regarding the "media used to source candidates". Although the survey is only a small sample of Recruitment Agencies across Australia & New Zealand, I have grouped together the past 2 survey results, to better represent any trends over the past 6 months. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruitment_Directory/-96-of-recruiters-source-candidates-through-mainstream-job-boards-a3640.html Recruitment Directory Recruitment Directory Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:30:00 +1000 Christmas and new year is a great time to plan a return-to-work strategy or change your current work flexibility requirements. If you are returning to work, make sure you think about updating your resume (cover all of your non-paid work while on leave!), investigating short courses if your skills ne [...] http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/CareerMums/-working-tips-for-the-christmas-period-a3639.html CareerMums CareerMums Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:38:00 +1000 Recruitment companies are letting their client contact and business development activities fall behind as hiring confidence picks up, according to new research from the RCSA. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Shortlist_News/-business-picking-up-but-recruiters-making-fewer-client-visits-a3631.html Shortlist News Shortlist News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:55:24 +1000 Hudson's Australian and New Zealand business saw revenue drop by 33% in constant currency during the September quarter. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Shortlist_News/-hudson-australian-sales-fall-asia-pac-still-leading-other-regions-a3630.html Shortlist News Shortlist News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:21:24 +1000 An employer group survey of 500 Australian CEOs exposes plans for more training-budget cuts over the next year, which will exacerbate the skills shortage, it says. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/HR_Daily/-skills-shortage-to-intensify-with-budgets-still-tight-a3628.html HR Daily HR Daily Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:05:15 +1000 More than half of Australian employees would accept working fewer hours in their next job if it offered greater stability, and nearly two in five would take a pay cut, a national survey has found. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/HR_Daily/-180-degree-turn-in-labour-market-gives-employers-the-upper-hand-a3629.html HR Daily HR Daily Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:05:15 +1000 Many recruiters don't possess the skills to help candidates determine which career path is right for them, says trainer and coach Sophie Robertson. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruiter_Daily/-take-your-consulting-skills-to-the-next-level-a3626.html Recruiter Daily Recruiter Daily Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:05:03 +1000 Rec-to-rec specialist Fox Recruitment has added Danielle Norman to its team. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruiter_Daily/-fox-recruitment-expands-its-team-a3627.html Recruiter Daily Recruiter Daily Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:05:03 +1000 [...] http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Ross_Clennett/-encouraging-progress-afr-job-ad-review-2009-a3614.html Ross Clennett Ross Clennett Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:04:00 +1000 Ms Kaoru Curmi Graduate Certificate in Corporate Responsibility “La Trobe was the only university who offered a postgraduate course focused on corporate responsibility – the area of my interest. The course is well structured and suitable for people who work full-time. Theoretical and practical discussions are well balanced.“ Click here to find out more about the La Trobe [...] http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Six_Figures/-la-trobe-gsm-%26-8211-graduate-certificate-in-corporate-responsibility-a3625.html Six Figures Six Figures Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:49:38 +1000 Talent2 has announced plans to acquire Asian payroll and HR administration company Zapper. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Shortlist_News/-talent2-to-expand-hro-offering-with-asian-acquisition-a3624.html Shortlist News Shortlist News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:53:20 +1000 Obtaining employees' "buy-in" when drafting performance goals helps to guard against unfair dismissal claims, says Harmers Workplace Lawyers senior associate Nichola Constant. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/HR_Daily/-employee-buy-in-vital-in-high-performance-cultures-a3619.html HR Daily HR Daily Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:05:07 +1000 Once-powerful employer brands are at risk of being unable to attract top talent in the next decade, according to a recent PricewaterhouseCoopers report on how the downturn will change the future of work http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Resources_Leader/-how-will-the-downturn-change-the-future-of-work-a3620.html Human Resources Leader Human Resources Leader Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:55:36 +1000 HR and ethics departments of global organisations are engaging in ongoing collaboration to make their companies’ corporate culture and risk management processes have an increased focus on ethics, according to a global report released by business research forum The Conference Board http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Resources_Leader/-where-hr-intersects-with-ethics-and-compliance-a3621.html Human Resources Leader Human Resources Leader Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:46:15 +1000 Managers have missed the point when it comes to acknowledging and appreciating their employees for their hard work and contribution and this will cause employees to jump ship, recent research has found http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Resources_Leader/-managers-drive-employees-away-a3622.html Human Resources Leader Human Resources Leader Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:45:51 +1000 Managers who understand the motivations of their staff will be better able to nurture and sustain their employees’ self-confidence, especially during challenging climates, and manage their performance beyond the formal performance management process http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Resources_Leader/-how-to-best-motivate-your-employees-a3623.html Human Resources Leader Human Resources Leader Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:33:31 +1000 Recruiters in the financial services sector and others that were hit particularly hard by the GFC will face a tough challenge during the labour market recovery, says Chandler Macleod executive general manager of executive and professional recruitment, Peter Gleeson. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruiter_Daily/-finance-recruiters-face-tough-road-ahead-a3616.html Recruiter Daily Recruiter Daily Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:05:02 +1000 Experienced IT recruitment executive Warren Peters has joined ITCOM Australia's senior management team. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruiter_Daily/-itcom-adds-new-regional-manager-a3617.html Recruiter Daily Recruiter Daily Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:05:02 +1000 John Holland downsizes recruitment PSA.... WA government temp contract undervalued.... Manpower increasing push for RPO and managed service deals.... Witan Jardine to become Ambition.... The best talent is still hard to find: Heidrick & Struggles. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Shortlist_News/-john-holland-downsizes-recruitment-psa-wa-government-temp-contract-undervalued-plus-more-a3618.html Shortlist News Shortlist News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:47:42 +1000 The difference between a good and a not so good employer – reputation worth spreading. One of the five criteria used by Hewitt to chose a winner for its annual ‘Best Employers’ award is the likelihood that an employee would willingly recommend her employer to someone else. No surprises, best employers have happy employees keen [...] http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Destination_Talent/-will-employees-recommend-your-organisation-a3634.html Destination Talent Destination Talent Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:20:46 +1000 We are going to recover from this downturn, and when we do, the talent shortage is going to be more severe than anything we experienced a year or two ago. Finding talent, connecting with those talent and building talent communities is going to be what separates the winners from the losers in the recruitment industry, [...] http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/The_Savage_Truth/-job-boards-don%26-8217-t-find-people-jobs-people-find-people-jobs-a3637.html Greg Savage The Savage Truth Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:08:26 +1000 http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Geoff_Jennings/-mycareer-com-au-head-hunter-television-commercial-a3615.html Geoff Jennings Geoff Jennings Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:26:25 +1000 Australian Job Board Statistics measuring the total unique browsers between October 2008 and October 2009. Data source - Nielsen NetRatings. SEEK 3.829m, CareerOne 1.578m, MyCareer 1.249m http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruitment_Directory/-job-board-statistics-oct-09-a3613.html Recruitment Directory Recruitment Directory Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:55:27 +1000 Job seeker traffic slows in October: Nielsen.... Shareholders to get closer scrutiny of executive selection.... Financial services staff overworked: Chandler Macleod.... Total Recruitment makes senior hire.... NPA owners' meeting oversubscribed.... LinkMe reaches 350,000 members.... BTA Sales Recruit appoints national ops manager. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Shortlist_News/-job-seeker-traffic-slows-in-october-nielsen-shareholders-to-get-closer-scrutiny-of-ceo-selection-plus-more-a3612.html Shortlist News Shortlist News Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:23:43 +1000 Knowledge gaps in contractor management issues have the potential to expose medium-to-large companies to serious financial risks, says payroll tax specialist Stacey Nolan. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/HR_Daily/-contractor-management-knowledge-gaps-pose-financial-risks-a3610.html HR Daily HR Daily Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:05:07 +1000 Businesses pursuing a high performance culture should make sure employment processes are well-managed and that employee expectations are communicated at a company-wide level to avoid any perception by employees of personal intimidation or discrimination, according to a leading employment law firm http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Human_Resources_Leader/-avoid-high-performance-culture-pitfalls-a3611.html Human Resources Leader Human Resources Leader Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:13:35 +1000 Every improvement you make to how confident you sound will ensure the people you speak to really consider what you are saying, says recruitment trainer Scott Love. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruiter_Daily/-boost-your-confidence-to-sound-like-a-big-biller-a3608.html Recruiter Daily Recruiter Daily Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:05:03 +1000 Specialist sales recruitment company bta has appointed Jade Green as its national operations manager. http://www.recruitmentblogs.com.au/Recruiter_Daily/-bta-appoints-national-operations-manager-a3609.html Recruiter Daily Recruiter Daily Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:05:03 +1000