In a welcome ruling for both users and suppliers of on-hire labour, a host employer has successfully appealed against orders to reinstate a worker who was banned from its site due to misconduct. read more
A would-be landmark case resolving where gig work platforms fit into the employment law landscape has instead settled out of court. Meanwhile an inquiry has recommended broadening industrial manslaughter provisions. read more
Employers are increasingly embracing retained hiring arrangements, as recruiters get better at asking the right questions and suggesting creative solutions, Salt CEO Jacqui Barratt says. read more
New white-collar specialist Persolkelly is setting its wheels in motion for a rise in permanent hiring, while working harder to maintain its margins, says executive GM Kurt Gillam. read more
Australia is a "global highlight" in Hudson RPO's most recent financials but CEO Kimberley Hubble says maintaining growth will be the company's single biggest challenge in the months ahead. read more
The Fair Work Commission has again refused to approve an enterprise agreement for BHP's in-house labour hire organisation, despite the company's additional undertakings. read more
Cost-focused recruitment tenders are on the rise, with RFPs placing more pressure on suppliers to demonstrate their COVID and payroll compliance, and how they manage business continuity risks. read more
'Managed direct sourcing' is emerging as a new competitive field as organisations look to take more control of how they source and manage contingent workers. read more
Harrison McMillan is growing its senior team in response to RPO demand; meanwhile MD Jodi Walton says industry pricing models are long overdue for change. read more