Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Researchers say a good decision-maker does not have to be the smartest one in the room.
Riders push through personal harm
Research has revealed a high rate of gig economy workers having to work through injuries.
ACCC allows huge Slack deal
The ACCC says it will not stand in the way of Salesforce's planned $37.5 billion acquisition of Slack.
Experts probe Gap scheme
A five-year study of Australia's ‘Closing the Gap’ program suggests it is largely failing.
EY unpicks Pindan downfall
Administrators are sifting through the rubble of collapsed building company Pindan Group.
RMS rorts outlined
A corruption inquiry has heard claims of a long-running grift by two former NSW government workers.
Suits upset at mental levy
Businesses are outraged at being made to fund mental health services in Victoria.
ANAO may probe Fox money
The Auditor-General is considering an inquiry into $40 million in federal government grants provided to Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp.
Corruption risk in NSW land deal
The NSW auditor-general has refused to rule out “misconduct or corruption” in a state government and deal.
Funds for regional e-planning
The NSW Government has provided funds for regional councils to get into e-planning.
Call to support disabled academics
Experts say disabled academics often lack support from their institutions.
Ads highlight work violence
Authorities are launching a new campaign to stamp out violence in the workplace.
Major female workforce missed
A major union has slammed the new federal budget for ignoring industries in which women dominate the workforce.
States struggle in delayed wave
State health ministers say they are facing the same wave of ill health arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Telstra slammed for misleading sales
Telstra has been ordered to pay $50 million for unconscionable sales to Indigenous consumers.
Insolvency review outlined
Australia’s new insolvency laws are set for reform, just a few months after their introduction.
Moves to boost 4yo enrolment
The Morrison government is coupling $1.6 billion in preschool funding with new attendance targets.
Plan to move past NAPLAN
Experts want Australia to dump NAPLAN and replace it with more dynamic tests.