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SMStheJOB NEW Free Ads Referral Program - do your candidates a favour and give yourself free job ads
5:58pm Thursday 29 July 2010 - SMStheJOB

Free Ads Referral Program Do your candidates a favor and give yourself free job ads By referring candidates that you decline to the SMStheJOB service you can do your candidates and yourself a big Favor. We are keen to attract Job Seekers to register and receive FREE job ads on their mobile ph [...]
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Shortlist News NEW Good growth for Randstad Australia Login Required
5:47pm Thursday 29 July 2010 - Shortlist News

Randstad Australia grew sales by 20% in constant currency during the June quarter.
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Shortlist News NEW eFinancialCareers posts solid results in Asia-Pac; Hays launches appeal over OFT fines; plus more Login Required
2:14pm Thursday 29 July 2010 - Shortlist News

eFinancialCareers posting solid results in Asia-Pac: Dice CEO.... Hays and others launch appeal over OFT fines.... Queensland mining body slams both parties over lack of action on skills.... Construction body criticises immigration quotas.... One in three candidates will fib to get the job: SHL.... Workplace chat more distracting than social media: Robert Walters.
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HR Daily NEW Employers charged $660K for introducing change without consultation Login Required
1:05pm Thursday 29 July 2010 - HR Daily

A group of Queensland employers that told workers about an upcoming restructure, but excluded them from the decision-making process, breached the consultation obligations in 20 workplace agreements, the Federal Court has found, imposing maximum penalties.
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CareerMums NEW CareerMums Q&A on negotiating flexibility
12:52pm Thursday 29 July 2010 - CareerMums

This week,a CareerMums user emailed me with the following question (specific details have been changed to protect privacy):"I require some assistance to negotiate flexibility when returning to work in a few weeks. I am a Sales Manager and would like to work 3 days in the office, 2 days from home as [...]
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Recruiter Daily NEW Expansive mindsets needed for recruiting success Login Required
11:05am Thursday 29 July 2010 - Recruiter Daily

Most recruiters are afraid to stand out from the crowd and do things differently, not realising that the few who do are reaping the rewards, says business coach Ric Willmot.
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Human Capital Magazine NEW Employers beware: One third of job applicants lying
11:00am Thursday 29 July 2010 - Human Capital Magazine

Research has found one third of job applicants are lying in their resume or interview, putting employers at risk of drawing the wrong candidate from a shrinking talent pool, according to psychometric consulting firm, SHL.
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Human Capital Magazine NEW Recruiters giving back
11:00am Thursday 29 July 2010 - Human Capital Magazine

A record number of Adecco Group workers participated in Run Melbourne on 18 July, clocking valuable kilometres for their Win4Youth initiative, which assists disadvantaged youths integrate into employment.
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Human Capital Magazine NEW Skills shortage set to drive salaries upwards
11:00am Thursday 29 July 2010 - Human Capital Magazine

Average annual earnings are set to rise by $8,200 within the next three years as the Australian economy continues to recover and acute skills shortages start to appear, according to the quarterly Clarius Skills Index released earlier this week.
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Human Capital Magazine NEW Foreign employment income - Tips and traps for the clever expat
11:00am Thursday 29 July 2010 - Human Capital Magazine

Recent changes to taxation law will now see expat's taxed in Australia on income they earn from foreign employment, adding a new range of challenges for HR professionals in 2010.
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Human Capital Magazine NEW Survey reveals surprising results for office distractions
11:00am Thursday 29 July 2010 - Human Capital Magazine

Talkative co-workers are the most common distraction for office workers, according to a global poll of 600 candidates by Robert Walters.
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Lifestyle Careers NEW Flexible Employment – Article for the Australian Career Practitioner Magazine
11:26pm Wednesday 28 July 2010 - Lifestyle Careers

The nature of the workforce is changing – quietly but determinedly, employees are making their jobs work for them, and employers are sitting up and taking note. With the ageing of the population and changing labour market conditions, adopting a flexible approach to work helps businesses attract a diverse workforce including mature age workers, those [...]
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Shortlist News NEW HR, legal salaries most likely to rise: Michael Page Login Required
4:37pm Wednesday 28 July 2010 - Shortlist News

HR and recruitment staff are among the most likely to receive pay rises in the next six months, but those in mining and financial services will get the biggest increases, according to the 2010 Michael Page Salary and Employment Forecast.
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Shortlist News NEW Heidrick & Struggles Asia-Pacific outpaces growth in other regions Login Required
1:21pm Wednesday 28 July 2010 - Shortlist News

Heidrick & Struggles grew Asia-Pacific revenue by 59% in constant currency during the June quarter, to $US29.3 million ($A32.6m).
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Capital Jobs NEW Skills Shortages in Australia – the sequel…
1:16pm Wednesday 28 July 2010 - Capital Jobs

The June 2010 unemployment rate in the United States was 9.5%. In the UK the ‘headline’ unemployment was 7.9% and two weeks ago, the OECD reported that the unemployment rate in the world’s 31 leading industrialised economies averaged fell to 8.6% in May, 2010. These rather bleak figures from elsewhere around the globe (although improving [...]
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HR Daily NEW Sexual harassment widespread at work - and silence is "a common thread" Login Required
1:05pm Wednesday 28 July 2010 - HR Daily

Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick has called for greater powers to proactively investigate workplaces and sectors where sexual harassment is prevalent, instead of relying solely on complaints.
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Recruiter Daily NEW Coach your team to better results Login Required
11:05am Wednesday 28 July 2010 - Recruiter Daily

It's a common misconception that coaching takes a lot of time and effort, when just a few minutes of effective coaching can bring positive results, says Life Work Solutions consultant Pamala Crumblin.
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Human Capital Magazine NEW OHS: Have you done your 'homework' on risk?
11:00am Wednesday 28 July 2010 - Human Capital Magazine

Working from home and remote working is on the rise, but are organisations undertaking appropriate risk mitigation for ensuring employee wellbeing? Luke Byrnes provides some tips
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Human Capital Magazine NEW Values and ethics: The cornerstone of today's economy
11:00am Wednesday 28 July 2010 - Human Capital Magazine

A leader needs to juggle multiple challenges, but Ricky Nowak argues that one thing that should never be compromised are the intrinsic values and ethics which underpin what we do, how we operate and how in turn we treat others.
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Human Capital Magazine NEW Workforce Advisory: Superior talent = tomorrow's competitive advantage
11:00am Wednesday 28 July 2010 - Human Capital Magazine

Any company seeking to exploit talent superiority must instill a talent mindset throughout the organisation, starting at the top, urges Craig McCallum
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Human Capital Magazine NEW Taking the crown: HR at Crown Casino
11:00am Wednesday 28 July 2010 - Human Capital Magazine

From school teacher to head of HR for an entity employing over 6,000 staff, this month's profiled HR professional has one common theme running through his career: a passion for education. Iain Hopkins reports
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Recruitment Directory NEW Plan for the worst
6:00am Wednesday 28 July 2010 - Recruitment Directory

It's every business owner's worst nightmare - What would happen if we lost all our data? Goodbye thousands of candidate records. Goodbye client lists and financial information. Instead of pointing the finger and blaming someone else, do you have plans in place to backup your data in the first place?
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Shortlist News NEW Ex-Spring Technology boss joins M&T; Spectrum leaves millions in debt; plus more Login Required
5:15pm Tuesday 27 July 2010 - Shortlist News

Ex-Spring Technology boss joins M&T.... Spectrum leaves millions in debt.... Candidates looking for love in all the wrong places: JobServe.... Social networking becoming ubiquitous among workers: Robert Half.
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HR Daily NEW Ensure your managers are change makers, not change breakers Login Required
1:05pm Tuesday 27 July 2010 - HR Daily

Employers that use managers to communicate change, without first ensuring they are personally on board, risk getting entire teams off-side, says Being Human managing director Catherine Smithson.
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Recruiter Daily NEW Tell your client why their job is a low priority Login Required
11:05am Tuesday 27 July 2010 - Recruiter Daily

Recruiters should not only prioritise certain jobs over others, but also explain to clients their rationale, says coach and trainer, Ross Clennett.
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Ross Clennett NEW Skills Shortage: The Sequel
9:22am Tuesday 27 July 2010 - Ross Clennett

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Shortlist News NEW Construction, engineering and trades heading back towards serious shortages: Clarius index Login Required
9:00am Tuesday 27 July 2010 - Shortlist News

Skills shortages are rapidly returning in the construction and engineering sectors, according to the latest Clarius Skills Index, but the overall labour market is presently hovering in a rare state of equilibrium.
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Shortlist News NEW Miners to assess FIFO workforce before launching recruitment drive; Zhaopin CEO terminated; plus more Login Required
5:38pm Monday 26 July 2010 - Shortlist News

Miners to assess FIFO workforce before launching recruitment drive.... Zhaopin CEO terminated.... Insurer successfully restrains former staffer.... Retailworld targeting students with career map tool.... IT services firm seeking 170 new staff in six months.
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Shortlist News NEW WorkPac's retrenchment of two consultants upheld by Fair Work Australia Login Required
3:34pm Monday 26 July 2010 - Shortlist News

Fair Work Australia has found in favour of national recruitment company WorkPac in a case brought by two of its former consultants, who argued their redundancies were not genuine.
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CareerMums NEW Recruiters - make way for talent!
3:02pm Monday 26 July 2010 - CareerMums

Unfortunately I spoke to yet another talented and experienced parent who was turned away from one of the large recruitment firms because she had taken time out of the workplace to do a job that is harder than any job going in the workplace - being a parent. The recruiter simply told her that her cli [...]
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HR Daily NEW Work/life balance improving - for leaders Login Required
11:05am Monday 26 July 2010 - HR Daily

Organisations have made some progress in providing work/life balance over the past decade, but leaders and managers - not employees - are the ones who have benefited, new research shows.
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Recruiter Daily NEW Social media strategies must align with CVP Login Required
11:05am Monday 26 July 2010 - Recruiter Daily

Recruiters who fail to tailor their social media initiatives to candidates with the specific skillsets they're targeting simply won't reap the rewards they seek, says recruitment strategy advisor David Als.
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Recruiter Daily NEW CITI Recruitment, SEEK boost teams Login Required
11:05am Monday 26 July 2010 - Recruiter Daily

CITI Recruitment has appointed two new recruiters, while SEEK has promoted four employees to its executive team.
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Human Capital Magazine NEW Aussie companies make most admired list
11:00am Monday 26 July 2010 - Human Capital Magazine

The thirteenth annual World's Most Admired Companies (WMAC) list, compiled by Hay Group, and FORTUNE magazine has named two top Australian companies on its list.
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Lifestyle Careers NEW Taking extended leave. Will it tarnish your career?
9:00am Monday 26 July 2010 - Lifestyle Careers

There might be a time in your life when a job and money seem less important than quality of life. Perhaps it’s time to take some extended leave.  But will it damage your career? You probably know someone who has taken some time off from their job to travel, to write a book or pursue a [...]
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Shortlist News NEW Another acquisition for Talent2; RPO usage doubles in Asia-Pacific: Kelly; plus more Login Required
4:30pm Friday 23 July 2010 - Shortlist News

Another acquisition for Talent2.... RPO usage doubles in Asia-Pacific: Kelly.... New state manager joins Constructive in Victoria.... NZ labour hire scammers get jail time.... WorkPac wins accolades in Australian Business Awards.
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HR Daily NEW Blog post: MBA Oath? How about an HR oath? Login Required
1:05pm Friday 23 July 2010 - HR Daily

I, member of the HR community, promise to...
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HR Daily NEW Blog post: How to do performance reviews well Login Required
1:05pm Friday 23 July 2010 - HR Daily

Research has shown the common challenges managers and employees need to address are cognitive bias, sugar-coating the negative, and lack of preparation...
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Recruiter Daily NEW Blog post: Coaching recruiters. Doing your job while teaching them their job. Login Required
11:05am Friday 23 July 2010 - Recruiter Daily

Instead of locking yourself in a room when you have to make those difficult phone calls (e.g. fee dispute, counter offer) gather your team around you. Yes, its nerve wracking. But the learning is intense, and so is the respect you garner but putting yourself out there...
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Recruiter Daily NEW Blog post: Why are a majority of recruiters not able to succeed in their second recruitment job? Login Required
11:05am Friday 23 July 2010 - Recruiter Daily

The over-confident mindset that a recruiter carries from their first to second job is the biggest killer in itself and prime reason for failure...
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