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Informal policy warranted formal explanation: Case study ![]() 10:05am Thursday 11 March 2010 - HR Daily A recent court finding that an "informal" discussion constituted disciplinary action is a "classic" example of how failing to communicate the purpose - and possible consequences - of management action can put employers at risk, says Thomson Playford Cutlers partner Jacquie Seemann. |
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Read your candidate's poker face ![]() 10:05am Thursday 11 March 2010 - Recruiter Daily Candidates employ poker-style tactics to conceal the truth, but recruiters who know how to pick up and respond to a range of subtle cues can encourage them to show their hand, says trainer Scott Love. |
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Wood & Associates hires recruitment business manager ![]() 10:05am Thursday 11 March 2010 - Recruiter Daily Experienced recruiter and past president of the RCSA in New Zealand, James Cozens, has joined newly launched Wood & Associates. |
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New job ads rising in NZ: SEEK; outsourcing provider aims to capture recruiter market; plus more ![]() 5:00pm Wednesday 10 March 2010 - Shortlist News New job ads rising in New Zealand: SEEK.... New outsourcing provider aims to capture the recruiter market.... Key hires at Advantage Professional.... Hays named a top employer for women.... Job Portals switches to JXT technology.... Second Life proven as a "low-cost recruitment channel". |
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Korn/Ferry Asia-Pac returns to growth; SEEK doubles its Malaysian investment ![]() 1:11pm Wednesday 10 March 2010 - Shortlist News Korn/Ferry Asia-Pac returns to growth.... SEEK doubles its Malaysian investment. |
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Women's employer of choice list down to 95 from 111 ![]() 12:05pm Wednesday 10 March 2010 - HR Daily The number of employers cited in the Federal Government's 2010 employer of choice for women list has dropped to 95, down from 111 last year and 99 in 2008. |
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Retain and develop employees with learning pathways 11:00am Wednesday 10 March 2010 - Human Capital Magazine With Learning Management Systems shifting from being used purely as compliance tools towards genuine L&D tools, Andrew Roberts outlines how to create meaningful learning pathways for employees |
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Getting the most from your contractors 11:00am Wednesday 10 March 2010 - Human Capital Magazine Independent professionals (IPros) have been used over the past decade to supplement existing staff resources - yet Matthew Franceschini reveals that very little is known about this workforce segment |
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HR Technology: Your HRIS as a source of truth 11:00am Wednesday 10 March 2010 - Human Capital Magazine This month Nick Southcombe tackles a question regarding integration of HRIS with other business systems |
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Coaching: Make or break? 11:00am Wednesday 10 March 2010 - Human Capital Magazine Although coaching in one form or another has been around for over 50 years, recent criticism that it remains an unregulated 'cottage industry' has caused ripples of dissent. Human Capital investigates |
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Volume recruiters must use consultants more efficiently ![]() 10:05am Wednesday 10 March 2010 - Recruiter Daily Only when volume recruitment companies learn to use their people more efficiently will they be able to drive margins back up to sustainable, profitable levels, says former recruiter Scott Comte. |
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Senior recruiters join M&T Resources ![]() 10:05am Wednesday 10 March 2010 - Recruiter Daily Management and technology recruiter M&T Resources has appointed two new senior consultants - Simon Bennett and Russell Withers. |
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Maybe recruitment agencies aren't so bad after all 1:07am Wednesday 10 March 2010 - Ross Clennett [...] |
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A new cloud of confusion over paid parental leave scheme 8:47pm Tuesday 09 March 2010 - CareerMums Over the weekend, I was disgusted to hear of Tony Abbott's grand plans for a paid parental leave scheme if Liberals win the next election. Over the past couple of years, this country has debated the pros and cons of paid parental leave and who should pay for it - even though we are one of 2 OECD cou [...] |
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Quick cost-cutting saves recruitment industry profitability: RIB Report ![]() 4:45pm Tuesday 09 March 2010 - Shortlist News Profits in the private recruitment sector actually increased, year-on-year, in the December half thanks to widespread cost reductions, according to the latest data from the Recruitment Industry Benchmarking report. |
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Huge rise in job ads: ANZ; recruitment M&A market recovering; plus more ![]() 4:12pm Tuesday 09 March 2010 - Shortlist News Huge rise in job ads: ANZ.... M&A market recovering, multiples back to traditional levels.... JobServe launches tech forum.... Big employers prepare for Careers Expo.... Sportspeople reaches 25 powered job boards.... New recruitment agency ranking site on the market. |
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More growth in hiring plans, skills shortage upon us again: Manpower ![]() 1:09pm Tuesday 09 March 2010 - Shortlist News The number of Australian employers planning to hire additional staff in the coming quarter has increased, while the number planning to cut headcount has fallen, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook report. |
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Six steps to greater credibility at "the table" ![]() 12:05pm Tuesday 09 March 2010 - HR Daily HR professionals who make it to the top table will remain secondary to operational and finance heads unless they can show they're "not on another planet", says MACAW Consulting Group managing director, Tony Sernack. |
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Announcement: CareerOne's 2010 Hunting the (Hidden) Hunters report is now available for download ![]() 12:05pm Tuesday 09 March 2010 - HR Daily Employees won't move for just money this year. To find out what else they really value and how to trigger them post-GFC, download CareerOne's full 2010 Hunting the (Hidden) Hunters report. |
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Use testimonials to build your business ![]() 10:05am Tuesday 09 March 2010 - Recruiter Daily Testimonials demonstrate the quality of your service and help you to stay confident about the value you can bring to prospective clients, according to coach Ric Willmot. |
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Announcement: CareerOne's 2010 Hunting the (Hidden) Hunters report is now available for download ![]() 10:05am Tuesday 09 March 2010 - Recruiter Daily Employees won't move for just money this year. To find out what else they really value and how to trigger them post-GFC, download CareerOne's full 2010 Hunting the (Hidden) Hunters report. |
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How regularly do you review the sales activity of your people and what emphasis is given to “quality” rather than “quanti4:28pm Monday 08 March 2010 - Recruitment Extra How regularly do you review the sales activity of your people and what emphasis is given to “quality” rather than “quantity”? |
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Most senior executives unimpressed with recruiters; media body seeking temp recruiters; plus more ![]() 4:20pm Monday 08 March 2010 - Shortlist News Most senior executives unimpressed with recruiters: study.... Media body seeking temp recruiters.... Mixed results in jobs growth: Advantage index.... Vacancies up but hiring managers fear another slump: IPA.... OnlineRail expands into rail crew recruitment. |
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Given that much of 2009 was spent negotiating fees and cutting overheads to remain secure, how do you advise recruitment firms 4:16pm Monday 08 March 2010 - Recruitment Extra The latest employment data and media reports suggest that the GFC is well behind us and many sectors of the market are in growth mode once again. This is great news for all recruiters and NOW is the time to identify and kick out those bad habits that tend to be accepted during the tougher times. Increasing productivity and profitability isn’t just about putting up your fees; there are many other actions to be considered that will produce the same effect. Here are a few suggestions that will lead to increased productivity and greater returns. |
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Maximise your sales performance 4:03pm Monday 08 March 2010 - Recruitment Extra Your sales efforts should be your engine for growth. As markets recover and buyers regain confidence it is the perfect time to gain new business and shift your market position. But you have limited resources and limited time so how can you best maximise your sales performance? |
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Inside March 2010 3:37pm Monday 08 March 2010 - Recruitment Extra Maximising sales performance in 2010 This month we get back to basics and address the issue of sales performance. Despite much debate, the recruitment industry is predominantly driven by sales, yet service must not be overloked if recruitment businesses are to make a sustained recovery. |
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Executives ready to jump ship for more money ![]() 12:05pm Monday 08 March 2010 - HR Daily Executives say that they value work/life balance over any other employment factor, but the single biggest reason why they will change jobs is for more money, according to new research. |
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Michael Page sales down, gross profit rises in December quarter ![]() 11:13am Monday 08 March 2010 - Shortlist News Michael Page Australia and New Zealand posted big falls in sales and profits during calendar 2009, but the Australian business started to see sequential improvement toward the end of the year. |
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Are you ignoring silver in your pursuit for gold? ![]() 10:05am Monday 08 March 2010 - Recruiter Daily Recruiters who focus solely on the 'gold medal' of a placement are forgetting that silver also has value, says Quay Appointments operations manager Alban D'Sa. |
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Employment Office hires new operations manager ![]() 10:05am Monday 08 March 2010 - Recruiter Daily Recruitment marketing specialist Employment Office has appointed Mick Dwane as its operations manager. |
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Executives and high income earners continue to strongly endorse job boards for finding jobs: Executive Monitor 9:57am Monday 08 March 2010 - Six Figures The Executive Monitor report, a study to understand the work behaviour and intention of Executives in Australia, has been released today. Job boards continue to remain an important channel for executives to find a job. While only 11.6% of executives credited job boards for finding direct employment, the vast majority (67%) planned on using job boards [...] |
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Transformed recruitment function will save millions: ANZ ![]() 3:11pm Friday 05 March 2010 - Shortlist News ANZ Bank expects to save millions of dollars in 2010 as a result of the wholesale changes it has made to its recruitment strategy over the past year, says global head of recruiting and resourcing Sharon Tan. |
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NOPSA on WA OHS skills hunt 2:57pm Friday 05 March 2010 - Human Resources Leader The National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority is on the hunt for several qualified senior engineers for OHS inspector roles in Western Australia. |
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NOPSA pins gas leaks on ‘design flaws’ 2:54pm Friday 05 March 2010 - Human Resources Leader The National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority says that the top cause of gas leaks on offshore rigs are design flaws. |
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Comcare defeats “fabricated” injury claim 2:52pm Friday 05 March 2010 - Human Resources Leader The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has rejected an appeal launched by a former Centrelink worker who had claimed ongoing injuries and depression stemmed from a fall she had at the welfare agency. |
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Repeat crushed hands lead to $40k fine 2:49pm Friday 05 March 2010 - Human Resources Leader A Western Australian hay bailing company has been fined $40,000 after an employee’s hand was crushed in a bail cutter. |
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Workcover NSW to ‘friend’ you 2:45pm Friday 05 March 2010 - Human Resources Leader WorkCover NSW has launched its own Facebook page as part of a strategy to reach out to a broader audience. |
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Of gratitude, generosity and happiness 2:01pm Friday 05 March 2010 - Lifestyle Careers At the risk of coming off all Pollyanna, happiness and gratitude for the life we are blessed with in this country, this town, this house, this week are what I'm feeling this week. |
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New job ads rise: SEEK; women in accounting growing in numbers: CPA; plus more ![]() 1:31pm Friday 05 March 2010 - Shortlist News New job ads rise: SEEK.... SEEK now in the mood for job ad price rises.... Women in accounting growing in numbers: CPA.... New hires at Lime Resourcing.... First Advantage to launch in Melbourne.... Finite welcomes back former staffer.... Trak Recruiting turns 15. |
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Asia-Pac holds Robert Walters in the black ![]() 12:24pm Friday 05 March 2010 - Shortlist News Australia's strong economic performance through the GFC has saved another recruitment company from a global loss, with Robert Walters' Asia-Pacific business the company's only geographic region to post a profit in the 12 months to December. |
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