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Recent Australian News Releases:
8/6/10 - Australian businesses are under investing in effective people performance strategies
The People Performance Report released by Kelly Services and CareerOne.com.au indicates that Australian businesses may be under investing in effective people performance strategies.
6/5/10 - Economic downturn creates a new wave of self-employed
Australia’s economic downturn has forged a new generation of home-grown entrepreneurs, with one-in-five respondents describing themselves as ‘self-employed’, and of the rest, approximately half expressing a desire to work more independently, according to the latest survey from global workforce solutions leader Kelly Services.
16/3/10 - Economic downturn raising loyalty among Australian employees
The economic downturn in Australia has generated a powerful sense of engagement between workers and bosses, with more than a quarter of employees surveyed saying they are more loyal to their employer, according to the latest survey from global workforce solutions leader Kelly Services.
19/01/10 - Kelly Global Workforce Index Wins International Marketing Award
In 2009, the Kelly Global Workforce Index generated extensive media coverage, industry reports and a white paper. And now it has earned an international marketing award. Learn more and view the results.
10/12/09 - Australian employees chasing the skills to survive in a global workplace
A majority of Australian workers feel the experience they gain in a globally oriented workplace will be important to their careers, however many believe they are not being adequately prepared to work with varied nationalities and cultures.
17/11/09 - New study to identify top performing workplace initiatives
Kelly Services is teaming up with employment site CareerOne.com.au to research the initiatives being undertaken by Australian organisations to cultivate high performance workforces, and is seeking participants for the study.
10/11/09 - Australian workers drawn to workplaces with strong ethical & environmental values
In choosing where to work, employees across Australia have a strong preference for employers with a reputation for good ethical and environmental practices, according to the latest findings from an international workplace survey.
6/10/09 - Kelly recognised for excellence in specialist recruitment
Kelly Services has cemented its position in the specialist recruitment market by winning the 2009 Seek Annual Recruitment Awards (SARAs) Best Large Specialist Recruiter category.
1/10/09 - Government stimulus package lifts demand for public sector jobs
The profile of government jobs has been given a renewed edge, with economic stimulus and infrastructure projects increasing the significance and appeal of jobs in the public sector.
9/9/09 - Generational differences make the workplace more productive
Communication styles and attitudes toward rewards have been identified as key differences between generations that are impacting workplace productivity, according to the latest findings from an international survey.
6/8/09 - KellyOCG moves up on bakers dozen list
The Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) specialty practice of Kelly Services’ Outsourcing and Consulting Group (KellyOCG) has been named by HRO Today magazine in its annual RPO Bakers Dozen list.
7/7/09 - Mobile technology lifts productivity but lengthens working hours for Australian employees
More than 80 per cent of Australian workers say mobile communications technology such as smartphones and laptops have boosted personal productivity and, for many, have transformed their work-life balance, according to the latest findings from an international workplace survey.
6/5/09 - Australians say more training vital to remain competitive in job market
The recent survey by Kelly Services finds that almost half of the respondents believe the training currently provided by their employers will not meet their future career needs.
30/4/09 - Sharp falls in hiring intentions says new report
The level of planned hiring across Australia has fallen dramatically over the past year according to the latest employment outlook report by Kelly Services.
3/3/09 - Australian workers say economic downturn won’t prevent them searching for the ideal job
More than half of Australian workers say they intend to look for a new job within the next year despite the economic slowdown, according to a new international workplace survey.
22/12/08 - Australian workers delay planned retirement amid concerns about savings
Almost one third of Australian workers say they don’t expect to retire from work until after the age of 65, according to an international survey of retirement intentions.
5/12/08 - Kelly Announces New Appointment to Lead Specialist Executive and Professional Recruitment Division
Kelly Services today announced the appointment of Paul Dickinson to head Kelly’s newly formed specialist professional and executive recruitment division.
4/12/08 - One in ten Australian workers believe their job makes them ill
One in ten Australian workers believe that their work has a negative impact on their health while more than half say their employer should be responsible for ensuring health and fitness in the workplace.
13/11/08 - Northern Territory labour market remains strong in the face of economic adversity
The recent INPEX gas project announcement and the region’s strong mining and resources sector has kept the Northern Territory employment market strong under the threat of an economic recession, according to Kelly Services Darwin.
8/11/08 - Toe-in-the-water jobs aim to keep science students focused
An article published in the Weekend Australian interviews a University of Technology Sydney chemistry student who landed a position through a new initiative called the Future Scientists program, launched by Kelly Scientific Resources late last year in an effort to help redress the skills shortage of chemists in Australia.
14/10/08 - Employers fail to identify discrimination in interviews
Many employers are at risk of discriminating in interviews by asking seemingly harmless questions to candidates, according to a survey by leading recruitment company Kelly Services.
9/10/08 - Kelly unveils its first Asia Pacific IT Skills Study
Kelly Services released its first IT Skills Study in Asia Pacific, providing businesses and employers with insights into the most significant IT talent issues and methods adopted to address these issues.
30/09/08 - Kelly Services cements legend status
Voted as one of Australia’s best recruiters for the past six years and for the last three years Kelly have been honoured with a ‘Legends’ award for consistent outstanding performance in the recruitment industry.
24/09/08 - Practical science scheme to help bridge the skills gap
A total of 24 science students have been placed into industry work experience by Kelly Scientific Resources through its Future Scientists Program, and many more will take-up positions as part of an initiative to tackle skills shortages in the science industry.
10/9/08 - Survey shows how easy it is to discriminate in job ads
A survey of business professionals has found that in the process of placing a routine job advertisement, almost half would have been in breach of anti discrimination laws.
25/8/08 - Kelly celebrates 20 years staffing Australia
Kelly Services is celebrating 20 years as a leader in the Australian staffing industry this month, and will be celebrated with the visit to Australia of Carl T. Camden, President and Chief Executive Officer, Kelly Services, Inc.
17/7/08 - Many Australian workers regret their education and job choice according to new international survey
Almost half of Australia’s workers say that if given the chance, they would have studied something totally different after leaving school, while one in seven say they chose the wrong career, according to a new international workplace survey.
16/6/08 - Kelly Services releases 2008 Employment Outlook and Salary Guide
Global recruitment firm, Kelly Services has released the 2008 Employment Outlook and Salary Guide, which provides a detailed look at employment conditions and salaries for a wide range of occupations across Australia.
7/4/08 - Job market goes from strength to strength in Northern Territory
The Northern Territory’s jobs market remains robust with demand for positions in sectors such as mining, construction and civil works continuing to strengthen, according to international recruitment firm, Kelly Services.
14/1/08 - Kelly Monthly Market Wrap
The first in a regular series of labour market updates by Kelly Services, providing a snapshot of the jobs market in three areas central to Australia’s skills base - financial services, scientific and engineering.
26/3/08 - Kelly Services launches 2008 virtual online jobs expo
Job seekers will be able to access and apply for thousands of jobs at an online, virtual expo when the Kelly Job Expo begins this week.
12/3/08 - Australian workers prepared to travel for the right job
Almost three in four Australian workers say they would be prepared to relocate to a different city to find work while more than half would be willing to move overseas, according to a new international workplace survey.
4/2/08 - Australia tops the global list for online recruitment
A new international workplace survey has found that Australian job seekers topped a list of countries in their use of the Internet to find jobs, with a majority finding their most recent position online.
6/1/08 - Kelly Services appoints new Business Development Director
Global recruitment company, Kelly Services, today announced the appointment of Ms Toni Jackson as Business Development Director, Asia Pacific.
