Archived News for Human Resource Professionals

It’s a standard stereotype – long-term couples break up an are embroiled for years in bitter battles over houses and property, but new data says this may be a myth.

Deep digging for union details piled on public sector

There are concerns this week that the Royal Commission into unions is heaping more work onto public servants.

Leaks continue as Government's gag bagged

The media has been banned from reporting on a case that the fugitive Julian Assange calls “an embarrassing corruption scandal involving the Australian government”.

Coal cooling as green commodities soar

Just days after the Federal Government’s approval of a massive new coal mine, it looks like rough times ahead for the classic source of fuel.

Aurizon to improve staff with modern management

Aurizon has pledged to double its female staff numbers within five years.

Jail for years of invoice swindling

An office worker has been jailed for stealing $4.5 million from a major transport firm.

Transport fibs and political digs in new union claims

The Transport Workers Union may have been caught in a power-grabbing rort, after it was revealed that the union had bodged its numbers to get more sway in the Labor Party.

Back to work at Barangaroo but issues still fester

More than 1000 workers will go back to work after strike action at Sydney’s Barangaroo construction site, but it is unclear whether it will be on their terms or by court order.

Experts to extras outsourced in Telstra's Indian shift

Telstra is planning to cut more than 650 jobs in Australia, the latest in thousands of job losses from the local telecom in the last two years.

Minds re-tooled against mining decline

Some engineering companies are bucking the economic trend, taking on more people despite the end of the mining construction boom flooding the market.

Big pay just one factor in push to the bush

A new report says it will take more than financial inducement to get many professionals to ply their trade in rural areas.

Welfare withheld to trounce truancy in more towns

The Federal Government has extended a program which suspends welfare payments for NT parents whose children fail to attend school.

Council women urged to jump the gender divide

Women need to put up their hands to run in local government elections, a forum this week has heard.

Meagre offer will cost DHS after "aggressive" talks

Department of Human Services staff have been offered a slight pay rise, but it comes with stipulations designed to rush agreement.

Oil boss says local help pays

Papua New Guinea's top oil producer is calling on the corporate sector to embrace public-private partnerships to profit through the improvement of local lives.

Regional success laid on leaders

Researchers have taken a look at why some country towns survive and thrive, while others decline and die.

Calls for clarity on gold-plated plan

The Productivity Commission is questioning the benefits of the proposed paid parental leave scheme, recommending the Federal Government use the funding for to support more childcare.

Obama arms more LGBT workers

The US President has banned workplace discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender public service employees and government-linked contractors.

Corruption claims in push for bus justice

Dodgy bus shelter deals may be just the tip of the iceberg in state corruption inquiries.

Health hampered by benefits for friends

A damning Integrity Commission investigation into nepotism within Tasmania's hospital system continues to take names.

Kids disappear while study shows benefit of staying

Studies have shown why it is important that young people feel a connection to a school community, but at the same time Australian Government policies are keeping some out.