Recruitment industry days are numbered in Oz

Conclusion

Some will say that it's only a small minority who are acting like this. That is not true. It's the 80/20 rule in reverse. 20 per cent of recruiters with morals, ethics and a spine, are carrying the rest on their shoulders. Is that sustainable? Of course not.

Some will point to code of ethics of the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association. Don't worry about regulation or a code of ethics. Most can't spell 'ethics'.

Over the next 20 years, Australia cannot allow these carpetbaggers and spivs, to continue to corrupt the recruitment process as the nation faces serious labour market changes and as the workforce ages. Send them packing now.