Australian government suggests firm hires foreign labour over locals, claims Australian shipping company

A Western Australian shipping company has alleged a senior federal government bureaucrat suggested it sack its Australian workforce and replace it with foreign recruits to remain competitive.

Sopra Steria Recruitment to help staff Oxford Brookes University

Within the framework of the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium, Sopra Steria Recruitment has been appointed as sole supplier to Oxford Brookes University.

Oliver Bonas pay move ups high-street retail game

Oliver Bonas has become the UK’s first high-street retailer to commit to pay its entire directly employed staff and third-party contractors “at least” the Living Wage in a move that a retail recruiter says “ups the game on the high street”.

Hiring freezes begin amid Chinese economic turmoil

Reacting to recent turmoil in the Chinese economy, many companies in the country’s major industries have begun to induce hiring freezes or strict rules for new head counts, signifying a delay in new job creation, ZW HR Consulting general manager Joyce Ying told Recruiter.

Gregory Allen: Strike gold with silver medal winners

Gregory Allen: Strike gold with silver medal winners

Russian-based expats profit less as labour market changes

Russian-based expats are facing contract changes and lower compensation packages as businesses try to save money while Russian workers upskill.

Japan helps South Africa upskill its young people

South Africa has partnered with Japan to upskill its young people.