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As a leading global HR services provider, we play a pivotal role in shaping the world of work. The world of work section is a source of latest information relating to global employment, recruitment trends in specific sectors, trends in the labour market worldwide and labour market legislation.

Newcrest Mining crowned Australia’s most attractive employer at Randstad Awards

Newcrest Mining crowned Australia’s most attractive employer at Randstad Awards
Gold mining company Newcrest Mining has triumphed as Australia's most attractive employer for 2012 at the annual Randstad Awards. National broadcaster ABC took top two position, while third place went to 2011 winner, Virgin Australia . The ...
Posted: Thursday, 17 May 2012 12:37:00 PM
Filed under: Mining Employment News, Randstad Award
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Randstad sponsored Williams F1 Team secures race win at Spanish Grand Prix!

Randstad sponsored Williams F1 Team secures race win at Spanish Grand Prix!
As an official partner of the Williams F1 Team, Randstad has reason to celebrate after a fantastic win at the Spanish Grand Prix yesterday in Barcelona! Pastor Maldonado’s brilliant performance secured the Williams F1 Team their first race win since ...
Posted: Thursday, 17 May 2012 8:51:00 AM
Filed under: Randstad
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Randstad reveals men and women are ‘polar opposites’ when job hunting

When it comes to job hunting, there are still major differences between what matters to men and what's important to women, according to a survey by specialist recruitment & HR services provider, Randstad. Randstad's survey of 7,000 Australians ...
Posted: Wednesday, 16 May 2012 8:58:00 AM
Filed under: Australian Employment News
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Randstad increases investment in building global leading managed solutions brand

Randstad increases investment in building global leading managed solutions brand
Randstad Australia announced today the name change of their managed services business to Randstad Sourceright. Following the acquisition of Sourceright in 2011, the identity reflects Randstad Sourceright’s position as one global organisation drawing ...
Posted: Thursday, 10 May 2012 10:00:00 AM
Filed under: Australian Employment News
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REPORT: Australians rate job security over salary in 2012

In 2012, long-term job security means more to Australians than a competitive salary, new research by specialist recruitment & HR services provider Randstad has found.   When 7000 people* were asked to rate the most important factor ...
Posted: Tuesday, 24 April 2012 2:58:00 PM
Filed under: Australian Employment News
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The 6 Key Characteristics of Highly Successful Leaders

The 6 Key Characteristics of Highly Successful Leaders
“Leadership – the Human Capital Iceberg” A thought piece by Rachael Robertson In the recent World of Work Report by leading HR services specialist, Randstad, more than half of all people surveyed confirmed the critical need for a leader that ...
Posted: Monday, 2 April 2012 4:30:00 PM
Filed under: Leadership Thought Pieces
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Aussies blending work and private life

Aussies blending work and private life
52% of Aussies handle work-related matters in their private time For over half of Aussie employees, private life and work life are intertwined, according to a report commissioned by leading specialist recruitment & HR services company, ...
Posted: Monday, 19 March 2012 8:22:00 AM
Filed under: Australian Employment News
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Jobseeker confidence turns the corner

Mobility index up two basis points Australian workers’ confidence in finding a new job is on the rise as the unemployment rate fell to 5.2% for February. Specialist recruitment & HR services provider Randstad’s latest labour mobility index ...
Posted: Wednesday, 14 March 2012 3:18:00 PM
Filed under: Asia Pacific Employment News, Australian Employment News
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Australians could find their next job offer comes via Twitter or Facebook

Australians could find their next job offer comes via Twitter or Facebook
More and more employers embrace social media as a genuine recruitment tool. According to research by specialist recruitment & HR services provider Randstad, about two thirds (65%) of employers agree social media should be part of any ...
Posted: Monday, 5 March 2012 12:45:00 PM
Filed under: Australian Employment News
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SourceRight Solutions, a Randstad company, named in Top 3 Providers with Success in Blended RPO

SourceRight Solutions, a Randstad company, today announced that it has been cited in Everest Group's Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Annual Report 2012. SourceRight is one of three companies recognised in the report for success in developing a ...
Posted: Wednesday, 29 February 2012 10:41:00 AM
Filed under: Global Employment News
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47% of Australian workers would move abroad for work

Report: 47% of Australian workers would move abroad for work
Aussie Workers Look Abroad - Many consider taking their skills offshore Almost half of Australian workers (47%) are willing to move abroad for a job opportunity if it means an increase in pay, according to specialist recruitment & HR services ...
Posted: Wednesday, 29 February 2012 9:23:00 AM
Filed under: Australian Employment News, Global Employment News
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Cautious workers stay put as labour mobility continues downward trend

Australian workers’ confidence in finding a new job has continued to tumble, falling to its lowest level in 18 months, according to the latest labour mobility index by specialist recruitment and HR services company Randstad. The index continued ...
Posted: Tuesday, 7 February 2012 2:44:00 PM
Filed under: Australian Employment News, Banking & Finance Employment News
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Kiwis chasing more money

Kiwis are chasing more money with over two thirds (68%) believing their salary doesn’t accurately reflect their performance and half (50%) are expecting a pay rise over the coming months, according to a report commissioned by leading specialist ...
Posted: Tuesday, 20 December 2011 10:53:00 AM
Filed under: Asia Pacific Employment News
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Industry Report Highlights Randstad and SourceRight Solutions as Leaders...

Industry Report Highlights Randstad and SourceRight Solutions as Leaders in the Evolution of Managed Service Provider (MSP) Solutions Proven results, breadth of service and global reach underscore Randstad and SourceRight as top ...
Posted: Wednesday, 14 December 2011 7:39:00 AM
Filed under: Asia Pacific Employment News, Australian Employment News
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Labor market sees rise in part-time work across Australia

Labor market sees rise in part-time work across Australia
Australia's labor market has seen an increase in the number of part-time employees securing jobs. This is according to new official figures from the country's bureau of statistics, which showed there were 33,600 more people in this demographic ...
Posted: Tuesday, 13 December 2011 12:06:00 PM
Filed under: Australian Employment News, Construction, Property & Engineering Employment News
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Australian workers 'want more employment'

Australian workers 'want more employment'
Despite Australia having low unemployment rates at present, a study has found that many people would like to work more. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) found that a range of factors are preventing willing individuals from contributing ...
Posted: Tuesday, 13 December 2011 12:04:00 PM
Filed under: Australian Employment News
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Young Australians 'need action to avert employment churn'

Young Australians 'need action to avert employment churn'
Young people in Australia are becoming increasingly likely to spend their time moving between various low-paid, part-time positions, according to a new study. The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) teamed up with experts from the University ...
Posted: Wednesday, 7 December 2011 10:02:00 AM
Filed under: Australian Employment News
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Australian infrastructure chief highlights impact of skills shortages

Australian infrastructure chief highlights impact of skills shortages
A lack of skilled individuals is engineering jobs and construction jobs poses problems for infrastructure developments in Australia, it has been claimed. Sir Rod Eddington, chairman of Infrastructure Australia, told a Committee for Economic ...

Brisbane 'needs to expand its workforce by one-third'

Brisbane 'needs to expand its workforce by one-third'
The Australian city of Brisbane will need to grow its workforce by one-third in the next ten years if it is to remain competitive against other cities in the country as well as emerging economies in Asia. That is according to lord mayor Graham ...
Posted: Tuesday, 22 November 2011 3:52:00 PM
Filed under: Asia Pacific Employment News, Australian Employment News, Executive Employment News, Mining Employment News
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Focus on Safety Secures Contract for Randstad

Focus on Safety Secures Contract for Randstad
A strong commitment to safety and expertise in the manufacturing space has enabled specialist recruitment & HR services company, Randstad, to secure a significant three year contract with automotive interiors company, Futuris. Futuris designs ...
Posted: Wednesday, 16 November 2011 11:19:00 AM
Filed under: Australian Employment News, Construction, Property & Engineering Employment News, Industrial Employment News
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