Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - January, 2020
A long-running study has found people no longer believe working hard will lead to a better life.
Facebook sorry for translation slam
Facebook has apologised for a technical error that led to a vulgar translation of the Chinese president’s name.
US cops using scraped faces
New reports show hundreds of US police departments are using a face recognition app described as “dystopian”.
BlackRock to ease off coal
The world's largest fund manager says it will reduce its exposure to thermal coal.
Audit shows sporting pork-barrel
The auditor-general has found a federal government minister awarded $100 million worth of grants based on electorates the Coalition wanted to win.
RBA defends cash ban
The Reserve Bank has responded to conspiratorial concerns about its proposed cash ban.
Murdoch backs off legal action
Murdoch University has dropped a financial claim against a whistleblower academic.
FWO recovers food wages
The Fair Work Ombudsman says it has recovered $731,648 in unpaid wages for 780 workers at a number of metro-based food businesses.
Garnaut sees green profits
A leading Australian economist says Australia can have zero emissions and still profit from minerals.
High court rules on class funding
A recent High Court decision is creating uncertainty about some significant class actions.
Mine death prompts report call
A worker’s death has increased pressure on the Queensland Government to release the findings of ...
Nurse murder inquiry begins
An inquest into the murder of a nurse in 2016 could lead to new measures for the safety of medical personnel.