Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - April, 2016
Former Liberal leader John Hewson says the next global recession could be caused by climate change.
Panama leak pours more mud on HSBC
The release of the #PanamaPapers has added more weight to claims of dodgy practices at one of the world’s biggest banks.
Office anxiety claim faces tribunal
A federal tribunal has been called in for a public servant who claimed she was psychologically damaged by a seating arrangement.
Study shows sacrifice for power
Experts say ritual human sacrifice may have been key to keeping power in ancient communities.
Whistleblower tweaks coming
A key commissioner says Commonwealth whistleblower protection laws need to be enhanced.
Big firms surface in murky Panama papers
Wilson Security has become the target of public outrage after a series of recent revelations.
Fashionable dogs have functional risks
Australian pedigree dog lovers are choosing dogs with severe genetic risks over healthier breeds, analysis shows.
Green risks to leave business in the red
Between $2.5 trillion and $24.2 trillion of global financial assets could be at risk due to climate change.
Truckers' safe pay delayed
The Federal Government wants to override the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) to delay the introduction of new minimum payment rates for trucking contractors.
Health boss sacked over prostate problem
SA Pathology executive director Ken Barr has been sacked after a bungle that saw about 100 patients given false positive results for prostate cancer.
Road money going the wrong way
Governments tend to shower new roads, railway and other infrastructure on marginal electorates, but a new report says this pork-barrelling is creating a major drag.