Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
STEM study shows gender barrier
New research shows women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are facing barriers that require attitude changes and additional support.
Anti-union bill returns
The Morrison government has introduced a bill to make deregistering unions and disqualifying officials easier.
Concussion class action considered
A group of rugby league players are considering legal action over the NRL's treatment of concussions.
PM to probe private leaps
The Prime Minister has ordered an investigation into the new jobs of former MPS.
Top cop faces leak charge
A senior Victorian policeman faces charges of leaking information this week.
RBA calls for activity boost
Mathias Cormann says the Coalition and the RBA are chasing the same goal.
IR review looms
Questions have been asked about the Morrison government's planned review of the industrial relations system.
Study finds inclusive failure
A new study finds HR is failing workers with intellectual disabilities.
Telco code tightened
Sales staff may soon run credit and income checks on new customers buying a phone plan.
Commission called for wage fight
The Tasmanian Government says it will refer its ongoing public sector wage dispute to an independent commission.
Flag firm linked to fake art
The company that wants to stop others from using the Aboriginal flag has ties with a group fined for producing fake aboriginal artwork.
Pyne's private move slammed
Former defence minister Christopher Pyne has leapt into a role in the defence sector.
Vic phone ban coming
Mobile phones will be banned for all Victorian state primary and secondary school students from next year.
Appeal to PM's climate morals
Over 150 religious leaders have called on Scott Morrison to block all new coal and gas projects.
Robo-displacement measured
New analysis says robots will take up to 20 million manufacturing jobs around the world by 2030.
Uni backs controversial course
A controversial new course has been approved by the University of Wollongong, despite court action and staff concerns.
State budgets boost building
Some believe the nation’s economic hopes are now pinned to its infrastructure boom.