JAMES HENDERSON - Search Consultant

Logistics HR merges with ProActive.... Government must act on shortage of finance staff: Vedior.... Ageing workforce will turn to "portfolio careers": Hattonneale.... Talent management directory for SME employers coming soon.... Oil Search uses SHL program to upskill staff.... New consultant joins Manpower Brisbane.

SKILLED Group has reported EBITDA up by 36% to $94.1 million for the year to June, on turnover of $1.93 billion, up 39%.

Numerous Australian employers are making fundamental mistakes when developing their employee value propositions, by focusing on the people who currently work for them rather than those who have chosen not to, says leading recruitment advisor Jamie McIver.

Michael Page has reported half-year operating profit in its Asia-Pacific operations of £12.9 million ($A27.6m), up 18.3% in constant currency, on total sales of £58.9 million ($A126m), up 12.6% (cc).

Adecco still mulling over possible offer for Michael Page.... Pacific Island guest workers set to arrive this year.... Three new hires for Accel.... Political analyst to discuss "future-proofing" the recruitment industry at RCSA conference.... Defence launches readiness course for indigenous recruits.