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INSOLVENCY & COMPLIANCE | RECRUITMENT INDUSTRY Victoria’s Labour Hire Authority stripped the recruitment giant of its licence over an ATO…

The regulator said the decision was driven by a serious history of unlawful conduct, unpaid debts, external administration, and concerns about corporate governance and compliance capacity.

ASX-listed group’s bolt-on deal expands its footprint in supply chain and warehousing labour hire, with completion expected this month and funding from Westpac.

If you’re using AI anywhere in your hiring process – screening, ranking, matching, evaluating, or making decisions about candidates – you’re operating in an environment that is being actively regulated at the state, city, and international level.

One of the industry’s founders has passed, leaving behind a legacy that shaped the profession every Australian recruiter works in today.

Job advertisement volumes are sending mixed signals heading into April. ANZ-Indeed Australian Job Ads fell 3.1% month-on-month in March, reversing most of the 3.2% increase recorded in February.

Artificial intelligence has quietly doubled its footprint in the Australian jobs market, and the hiring data tells a story that is both encouraging and unresolved.

Australia’s patchwork approach to labour hire licensing is tightening, state by state, and the direction of travel is unmistakably toward a single national framework that will capture almost every agency placing workers with third parties.

The era of the all-powerful candidate is winding down. After several years in which job seekers held most of the cards, Australia’s labour market is quietly but unmistakably tilting back toward employers, and the recruiters who understand what that means stand to do well from it.

Australian workforce solutions company PeopleIN has announced the appointment of co-founder Tom Reardon as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, with the leadership transition scheduled to take effect on 17 April 2026.

El Jannah, the iconic Sydney-based restaurant chain famed for its charcoal chicken and addictive garlic sauce, is making headlines — not just for its food, but for its approach to hiring

Independent recruitment is both a challenge and an opportunity. Smaller or boutique agencies often pride themselves on agility, personal service, and deep expertise-but competing globally, accessing new clients or specialisms, and staying on top of technological and market disruption can feel overwhelming. That’s where NPAworldwide comes in.

The sixth report to the creditors of Collar Talent Group has revealed the extent of the hopeless financial position the company was in at the time of liquidation and the liquidators’ assessment of the negligence and incompetence of the company’s CEO and sole director, Ephram Stephenson.

National Australia Bank (NAB) has confirmed it will cut 410 jobs across its technology and enterprise operations divisions in Australia,…

Hudson Global, Inc. has announced that it will officially change its name to Star Equity Holdings, Inc., effective 5 September…

Australia’s recruitment market showed signs of cooling in June, although conditions remain stronger than the same period last year, according to the latest data from Jobs and Skills Australia.

In a major development for the Australian recruitment landscape, SEEK has announced it will be ending its API integration with Employment Hero, effective August 25, 2025. This decision marks a significant shift in how businesses,

n a major shake-up for the global recruitment landscape, CareerBuilder + Monster, once dominant players in online job listings, have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. The announcement, reported by Reuters, confirms that the company will sell off key parts of its business, signaling the end of an era for two of the most iconic job platforms.

Xero, the New Zealand-based cloud accounting software company, has announced its acquisition of US-Israeli fintech startup Melio for $2.5 billion USD (approximately $4 billion AUD). This strategic move aims to bolster Xero’s presence in the competitive US market by integrating Melio’s payment platform with Xero’s accounting services.

Victoria’s Labour Hire Authority (LHA) is tightening its grip on the state’s meat and poultry processing sector, launching a fresh wave of inspections to tackle unlicensed and non-compliant labour hire practices. For recruitment agencies and host employers, the message is clear: compliance isn’t optional -it’s fundamental.

In today’s fast-paced work environment, the ability to communicate effectively is more important than ever. But communication is not one-size-fits-all; different people process and respond to information in various ways.

The recruitment tech landscape is witnessing a significant leadership change at Indeed, one of the world’s largest and most influential job search platforms. Chris Hyams, the CEO of Indeed, has retaken the reins of the company, succeeding former CEO, Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba.

Award nominations are now open and close 6th June. Based on the volume and quality of past submissions, we recommend including clear examples and detailed achievements to strengthen your entry. 

If I had to hazard a guess at how many reasons I’ve heard for not considering someone for a role, I honestly don’t even know if I could come up with an accurate count. The number 487 springs to mind. Give or take a dozen. Or fifty.

Goldman Sachs, one of Wall Street’s most storied institutions, is undergoing a quiet but significant leadership reshuffle as it contends with internal upheaval, strategic pivots, and broader pressures in the global financial services sector.

NPAworldwide, the global recruitment network, announces the election of Patti Steen as Chair-Elect and Tim Lane as Secretary/Treasurer, along with the re-election of three directors to its Board.

In a major development for the Australian recruitment and employment services sector, gforce has announced it will officially merge with national provider MEGT, effective 1 July 2025. The move follows an initial announcement in October 2024 that the two organisations were exploring a merger.

As the recruitment landscape grows more complex and competitive, LinkedIn has unveiled its AI-powered Hiring Assistant-a tool designed specifically to empower recruiters by automating much of the administrative burden and amplifying the strategic, human side of hiring

In recent years, Australian businesses have faced a mounting challenge when it comes to managing debt, particularly with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

After the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns and border closures, we could be excused for thinking that we had experienced our fair share of ‘interesting times’ for this decade.

The Recruitment, Consulting & Staffing Association (RCSA) Industry Awards are a prestigious recognition within the recruitment and staffing sector across…

Navigating High Mobility and Employer Challenges The Australian job market in 2025 is characterised by significant employee mobility and intensified…

As Australia grapples with widespread occupation shortages across industries, recruitment consultants and agencies are uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between employers and skilled workers

The Albanese government’s decision to ban non-compete clauses for nearly three million Australian workers is one of the most significant labour market reforms we’ve seen in years.

La Trobe University is set to backpay a staggering $10.77 million to over 6,700 staff members after admitting to widespread underpayment of casual academics and professional staff.

Glenn Arnold, a seasoned recruitment and workforce planning expert with over two decades of leadership experience, has been officially endorsed as The Nationals’ Senate candidate for Victoria in the upcoming Federal Election.

The recruitment landscape is constantly evolving, and a new phenomenon is making waves across Australia—‘career catfishing.’ This trend, identified in…

A recent debate on LinkedIn has brought to light a contentious issue in the recruitment industry: Who “owns” a candidate…

For years, Shortlist has been the go-to source for recruitment professionals across Australia. Whether it was breaking industry news, in-depth…

For decades, the job advertisement has been a fundamental pillar of talent acquisition. Whether in newspapers, on job boards, or…