Australia’s unemployment rate rose 0.1% to 5.1% in July, as employers showed a preference for part-time workers rather than full-time.

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According to many sources and experts, the global economy has begun to show the signs of recovery, and in some sectors, we’re even seeing small but steady growth. Here in Australia, we’re starting to see increased activity in various industries, including the recruitment sector, traditionally a key indicator. Leaders within that industry are reporting that job vacancies are up, and companies are once again starting to search for new talent. Both large and small organisations are showing the first signs of re-examining their workforce planning strategies, and in many cases, the unpleasant consequences of the job cuts of the recent past are being felt.  ..