Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Victoria’s Ombudsman has slammed the state’s WorkCover scheme and WorkSafe.
Bank watching beef issues
National Australia Bank says it is building animal welfare principles into its lending practices and risk assessments.
Infosys scores Centrelink deal
Tech firm Infosys has secured a massive Centrelink payments engine deal.
Investors call for clarity
A new report finds Australia's superannuation industry could be at risk from a lack of government climate change strategy.
Optus fined for NBN claims
Optus must pay $6.4 million for misleading nearly 140,000 of its customers.
Anti-union bill fails
The Coalition has failed to pass its signature laws aimed at cracking down on unions.
Rogue charity stripped
The charity regulator has stripped the activist group Aussie Farms of charity status.
MTC gets big prison deal
A $1.3 billion prison contract has been handed to a company facing grim allegations at its US operations.
Respect events supported
Victorian councils are supporting 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.
Robodebt was 'unlawful'
The Federal Government has admitted its robodebt scheme was unlawful, as it settles a legal challenge.
Women face extra climate effects
New research suggests climate change will have a particularly negative impact on women.
Uber loses London license
Uber has lost its London operating licence over a “pattern of failures” on safety and security.
Virtual anger as nursing aid
Nursing students may soon face a barrage of insults and belligerence from a VR simulation of an angry patient.
Free upgrades go awkwardly
Telstra's attempt to upgrade 770,000 NBN customers to higher speed plans for free has partially backfired.
Global study shows over-investment
Leading research groups have joined the UN to warn of ‘overinvestment’ in fossil fuels.
PM commits $500m for aged care
The Federal Government has announced a $537 million aged care funding package.
Telstra to repay ripped off users
Telstra has made a series of pledges after it was found to have ripped off remote customers.
Class action over credit 'junk'
Class actions are being launched against ANZ and Westpac over “junk” insurance policies.
IOOF still reviewing
A beleaguered wealth management company says it has not begun refunding customers the estimated $223 million it owes them.