#Employment Trends
Employment trends revealed in latest Hudson report
According to the latest Hudson report, intentions to maintain current employee numbers is at its highest level since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC).
Aussie employees happy with work/life balance
Local employees are working harder than they were two years ago but are happier at work than ever, new research has revealed.
Line between work and life blurring further, report finds
Over half of employees are now mixing business with pleasure, with some 50 percent receiving work-related phone calls or emails outside of regular office hours, leading experts to urge businesses not to place added pressure on staff after business hours.
Aussie workers looking overseas for new opportunities
Almost half of Australian workers would consider relocating overseas to pursue a larger and more attractive salary, making it vital for local employers to capture jobseekers attention before valuable talent heads offshore.
Businesses believe in global recovery: poll
More than two-thirds of private companies believe the global economy is on the recovery path, according to a poll conducted by global consultancy KPMG. Seven from 10 businesses surveyed not only believed in the recovery but even more were planning to expand their businesses, with two-thirds looking to hire more staff. Many were also preparing […]
People skills essential for potential employees
In new research out from specialist recruitment firm Robert Half, people skills are now essential for those in accounting and finance, with many candidates missing out on roles for their lack of interpersonal ability. In a survey conducted by Robert Half of 1,400 Chief Financial Officer’s (CFOs) across the United States, they determined that interpersonal […]
Focus shifts from retaining staff to attracting staff
Employers are facing another tough year, with the majority identifying the battle to attract staff as the biggest human capital challenge. Two thirds of Australian businesses currently struggle to attract staff, according to the 2008 Vedior Asia Pacific Employment Trends Survey. “The shift from retention to attraction reflects the overall climate of the continued shortages […]