Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - April, 2015
Media investigations suggest that the heads of Australian universities are pocketing some serious salaries, crying poor while taking more for themselves.
Big prize for MAV's important booklet
The Municipal Association of Victoria has won an international award for its domestic violence prevention booklet.
Councillor asked to keep backward views in check
Victoria's Local Government Minister has been called on to silence a range of anti-Islamic social media views espoused by a city councillor.
DFAT's bad joke revoked
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been forced to apologise for an April Fools’ Day prank that was in pretty horrible taste.
Police mark push for gender equality
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has celebrated the 50th anniversary of women in the police force.
Watchdog found wanting in PUP's check-up
A Senate inquiry has picked apart moves by the Queensland Government under former premier Campbell Newman.
Accents can exacerbate raging customers
Marketing research shows the accent of a service employee can impact a customer’s experience.
Bullying doesn't pick between volunteers and paid staff
Despite the charitable nature of volunteering, a new study has found one in three volunteers can experience workplace bullying.
BHP's strike call riles CFMEU
BHP has been slammed for recommending the Fair Work Act be changed to limit the scope of strike action.
Big tax check brings bosses to bear
Major mining and technology companies will be called on to explain their tax arrangements, with the launch of a Senate inquiry into corporate tax avoidance this week.
Coke strokes health lean with dubious green can
Coca-Cola has launched a new soft drink in Australia – the green-labelled Coca-Cola Life – but researchers say it is probably better for Coke’s bottom line than its consumer’s health.
Faux-nurse to face fraud charge
A man has been charged with fraud after allegedly posing as a nurse for six weeks in a Cape York hospital.
Hefty fine after power price moves
AGL will pay back $785,000 to customers it misled, following a Federal Court ruling last week.
Tough new options for dodgy trainers
New rules mean immediate fines will be handed to Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) who breach national standards.
Baird slammed for keeping boys' club
NSW councils say the State Government has made no commitment to gender diversity in Local Government.
Day one for Parliament's first quadriplegic
Queensland has welcomed the first quadriplegic Member of Parliament anywhere in Australia to his new role.
Hearings to heed claims of dodgy school deals
The date has been set for corruption commission hearings over an alleged Victorian education fraud ring.