Job seekers face ghosting and cancellations as toxic hiring practices spread across
Job candidates in Australia face increasingly toxic hiring practices mirroring dating app behavior, including last-minute interview cancellations and ghosting. One recruiter cancelled via text after requesting same-day interviews. Ontario, Canada enacted legislation this year requiring employers with 25-plus staff notify candidates within 45 days of final interviews, imposing fines up to $100,000 for non-compliance.
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Published 18 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 08:40 UTC
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