Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - October, 2013
A workplace dispute is unfolding after budget cuts led to the sacking of a senior public servant in South Australia.
Safety starts in the mental workplace
The second week of Safe Work Australia Month has coincided with National Mental Health Week, causing organisers to remind all workers that mental health and safety is a workplace issue as well.
Start-ups start dropping millions on engineers
There is one Twitter employee whose disproportionate paycheque is no doubt the talk of the water cooler, after revelations one engineer is paid $10 million a year for his skills.
Lack of women stems from boys, not babies
New research shows very few women leave top jobs to have children - and it is a needless gender barrier that keeps many out of careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Public worker chased-down by embezzlement beast
Recent events have shown how difficult it is to escape a dodgy history, after a public servant was sacked based on embezzlement charges from a previous job.
Review to cast new eyes on indigenous work
The Prime Minister has announced a review of Australia’s Indigenous Training and Employment initiatives, to be led by former Fortescue CEO Andrew Forrest.
All is not well for frequent-flying workers
A study has found that even whopping pay cheques are not enough to keep some workers at the coalface in regional areas.
Google book to give managers a piece of Schmidt
Now that he has left one of the most coveted positions in the IT-business arena, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has been using his time to write, it seems.
Paper argues genius is not natural, must be nutured
New research suggests that true genius needs company.
Study signals tech-based changes in HR
A study has shown that investment in technology such as mobile applications is part of a growing trend that will change the face of human resources.
Unions move to stamp-out bullying in Tasmania
This month is WorkSafe Tasmania month, during which Unions across the state have embarked on a quest to find out how much bullying is going on, and what can be done about it.
CSIRO helps shoppers face reality online
The risk of buying clothes online is well-known to shoppers these days, but science may help remove that fear.
Poll shows hundreds of GPs routinely sexually harassed
A survey in the latest Medical Journal of Australia holds the concerning finding that more than half of female doctors report being sexually harassed by patients.
Body art burn-off to boost employment
A job training program in the US is trying to counteract bias against body art, and give applicants a clean slate.
Open plans' distractions damned
New research has found the open plan office space may not be the best idea, with constant interruptions leading to errors all over the shop.
Robots invade increasingly tricky jobs
Ever since clog-wearing Luddites threw their shoes into automatic looms in the 15th century, people have feared having their jobs replaced by machines.
Several centres link for Indonesian collab.
A new centre at Monash University will investigate ways to strengthen Australia’s bond with Indonesia through research and business collaboration.