Thursday, January 14, 2010

NZ- New Zealanders Expect More Job Opportunities

The current jobs outlook is better than at any time over the last two years, but job security remains fragile as the New Zealand economy begins to come out of recession, according to Westpac Bank.

New Zealanders Expect More Job Opportunities

NZ - More International Workers Needed

International workers are still good for business and the economy, according to a recent survey.


More International Workers Needed

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

UK - Freeze Youth Minimum Wage

The National Minimum Wage for younger workers should be frozen in absolute terms in 2010 to ensure welcome government efforts to combat soaring youth unemployment are not fatally undermined just as the economy is beginning to recover, according to the
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

CIPD launches ‘manifesto' for a recovery that lasts, with call for National Minimum Wage freeze for younger workers to strengthen efforts to tackle youth unemployment

Australia - Recruitment Picture Brightening

People may believe that the global financial crisis (GFC) has made job-hunting more difficult but a recent survey from Mercer suggests that the recruitment picture is better than it seems.

Australian Recruitment Picture Brightening

Sunday, January 03, 2010

USA - Towers Watson

Towers Watson & Co. announced today the completion of the merger of Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt.

Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt Complete Merger to Form Towers Watson