Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - May, 2016
Social stereotypes about race and sex may become hardwired in our brains, a new study suggests.
Fears for the frail in New South Wales
The NSW Government is considering removing the requirement for a registered nurse (RN) to be on duty in nursing homes.
Heads to roll in 'efficiency' extension
Thousands of jobs will be cut in the federal public sector after the government announced more ‘efficiency dividends’.
States react to new fiscal view
State governments have given a mixed reading of this week’s Budget, depending largely on the political leaning of their leaders.
CSIRO escapes latest swing
CSIRO has avoided major cuts in the new budget, and there are calls for job cuts to be delayed.
Dry times to drive massive displacement
Experts say that as dry days increase and water supplies disappear, large part of the Middle East and North Africa will become unliveable.
Funds flow to security over safety
This week’s federal budget has been slammed for failing women, children and victims of domestic violence.
Warnings raised on NDIS re-jig
Health advocates say the Government should not sell welfare short to fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
AirAsia fault claims surface
Australian passengers were flying on a faulty Indonesian jet for up to a year before it crash, reports this week claim.
Coroner calls for hot work standards
Queensland’s coroner has urged industries to stop outdoor work in extreme heat to prevent worker deaths.
Bold claims at May Day rallies
There were loud assertions from unions at May Day rallies over the weekend as they pledged to maintain their various fights.
Centrelink crisis sees students left out
Possibly tens of thousands of Student Payment claims have been “auto-rejected” by Centrelink, insiders claim.