Clarius Group News
Mon, Feb, 1 2010
Seventeen out of the 20 skilled occupations featured in the Clarius Skills Index for the December quarter recorded an increase in demand for skilled labour, with nine of the categories now recording a shortage of skilled people.
Mon, Feb, 1 2010
Australia has moved from a jobs slump to the brink of a skills crisis in just six months, according to the December quarter Clarius Skills Index, despite most leading economists predicting spiralling unemployment.
Wed, Nov, 4 2009
Clarius became one of the first corporate in Australia to participate in the 'What a Difference a Day Makes' campaign whereby staff contributed one day's pay to Canteen and successfully raised over $22,000.
Mon, Oct, 26 2009
After free-falling for two quarters, the skilled labour market is finally starting to benefit from the Federal Government’s stimulus package, according to the latest Clarius Skills Index out today.
Mon, Oct, 26 2009
The index is now at its lowest level since 2002 when it dropped to 97.6 (currently at a moderate 98.2). However, the latest labour force data indicates that the index should now stabilise then recover in coming months.
Mon, Jul, 27 2009
Despite the economic downturn and rising unemployment, the Clarius Skills Index recorded a “balanced” rating of 98.8 across the 19 skilled occupation categories it measures.
Mon, Jul, 27 2009
Job losses among skilled workers appear to be slowing following substantial layoffs in the first three months of 2009.
Mon, May, 18 2009
Skilled employment has plunged to its lowest level since 2001 with a record 43,500 skilled workers joining the unemployment queses in the March 2009 quarter.
Mon, May, 18 2009
Seven out of the 19 different occupations featured in the Clarius Skills Index are now showing a index reading of under 100, reflecting a higher number of unemployed workers than vacant skilled positions available.
Mon, Mar, 2 2009
Despite the current economic slow down and growing unemployment, the Australian labour market remains tight. The Skills Shortage Index is high at 103.1, down just 0.4 from the Sep 08 quarter.
Tue, Dec, 2 2008
Slowdown fails to dent demand for skilled labour says new national employment skills index.
Tue, Dec, 2 2008
The new quarterly Clarius Skills Index, developed by the Clarius Group with KPMG-Econtech shows that skills shortages in 13 of the 19 occupation categories analysed were at the highest level since 2001.
Tue, Oct, 28 2008
Overall, we are trading profitably, but at lower levels than last year, and we would
expect that trend to continue throughout FY09.
Tue, Sep, 30 2008
The 2007-08 financial year was Clarius Group's 25th consecutive year of profit. The Group announced a result of $12.1 million (pre one-off costs) or $11.3 million NPAT. This was on a revenue of $321 million.
Tue, Sep, 30 2008
The Annual General Meeting of Clarius Group Limited will be held at 3pm on Tuesday, 28 October 2008, at Level 3, The Establishment, 252 George Street, Sydney. Proxy Form is included at the back of this notice.
Wed, Aug, 27 2008
Leading contracting and recruitment specialist Clarius Group (ASX: CND)
today announced a net profit of $12.1 million (before non recurring items)
for the full year ending 30 June 2008.
Wed, Oct, 17 2007
Another award from FEMA acknowledging Candle's outstanding abilities in a tough and competitive environment.
Wed, Mar, 14 2007
Candle Australia has acquired the Asian business of executive research company E.L Consult to provide a springboard to expand its brands into key Asian markets...
Wed, Feb, 28 2007
Candle Australia foreshadowed offshore expansion plans as sustained demand for technology recruitment drove net profit up 19 per cent to $6.4 million...
Tue, Jan, 30 2007
Contractors in the ICT sector are positioned to attract double-digit hourly rate rises and longer contract runs this year as demand for IT talent heats up...