Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - October, 2012
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has published a new report that shows that students generally benefit from completing a vocational qualification, although the pay-off varies.
New Chief Scientist position for DEEWR
The Federal Government has announced that a new Chief Scientist position will be created within the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) to increase the role of social science and evidence in future policy development.
Survey shows archaic mental health views
A survey of attitudes towards mental health issues has revealed some startling results, showing that many Australians still hold stigmatising attitudes towards people with depression.
Unemployment jumps to 5.4 per cent
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased 0.3 percentage points to 5.4 per cent in September, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Unhappiness at work leading to spike in mental health claims
The feeling of dreading coming to work and the stressing out at the prospect of another day of unhappiness in the workplace is one of the driving factors for the increasing number of mental health claims, according to new findings released by Comcare.
Health, education and work all up but productivity lags
Australians have a higher income, an increased life expectancy and are better educated compared with a decade ago, but the number of threatened plants and animals has increased over the last ten years.
BHP Billiton confirms iron ore job cuts
Mining giant BHP Billiton has announced as many as 900 jobs will be cut from its iron ore business in a bid to shield the company from lowering demand and dropping prices of iron ore.
Government to introduce SACS pay increase Bill
The Federal Government has announced it will introduce legislation to ensure its $2.8 billion contribution to equal pay increases for social and community sector (SACS) workers is secured.
No shortage of confidence in employees
New research released by global employment specialist Randstad shows that almost half (46 per cent) of Australian workers believe they are overqualified for their job, while only 16 per cent admit to being underqualified for their current role.
Randstad publishes 8 point resourcing strategy
Global employment specialist Randstad has released a new eight point strategy aimed at assisting companies run an effective resourcing strategy for small and medium companies.
Businesses buried in red tape finds ACCI survey
A new survey released by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has found that companies pay an average of $10,00 a year and five hours per week in dealing with unnecessary quantities of red tape.
Defer harmonisation urges Business SA
Corporate lobby group Business SA has announced it has called on the State Government to defer the South Australian Work Health and Safety Bill 2011, saying more time must be taken to ensure that the state has ‘appropriate and workable’ legislation.
ALRC releases aged barriers discussion paper
The Australian Law Reform Council (ALRC) has released a discussion paper for its inquiry into legal barriers faced by older people participating in the workforce.
Government seeking providers for remote jobs plan
The Federal Government has announced it has begun seeking potential providers for its $1.5 billion Remote Jobs and Communities program, which is aimed at delivering a more integrated and flexible approach to employment and participation services to remote Australia.
SA to cut 4,000 public sector jobs
The South Australian Government will cut 4,000 jobs from the public sector as it rolls out its new Public Sector Renewable Program aimed at ensuring the delivery of better quality and more innovative community and public services.