Archived News for Human Resource Professionals

A recent survey has found that one in 10 Australians display strong feelings of Islamophobia – negative and hostile attitudes towards Muslims.

Safety study says profits don't suffer

New figures suggest a company can boost safety and profitability at the same time.

Tired technology gets Federal boost

New Federal Government funding has been granted to a locally-designed high-tech anti-fatigue device.

Unions dig at coal mine lung issues

Unions are keeping up their campaign to warn coal miners and their employers about ‘black lung’.

Freedom boost from free travel

A study from South Australia has shown how important it is for senior citizens to be enfranchised by public transport.

TAFE changes to be tested

The New South Wales Opposition and Greens say 2016 is the last year to “rescue TAFE”.

World Bank details tiny TPP benefit

A comprehensive economic analysis has shown Australia stands to gain almost nothing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

Pension change pushes ex-staff to margins

Centrelink has confirmed reports of harsh treatment being handed to former public servants.

Public sector growing after LNP's big hits

Queensland's public service is nearly back to the size it was before the former LNP government’s heavy cuts.

Study finds public sector cyber-bullying hive

Government workers are being subjected to a high level of cyber abuse, a new study suggests.

Portland crew pulled from portest

The union crew of stranded ship - the MV Portland - were pulled off the ship by security guards, ending a blockade in a lucrative berth at the port of Portland.

Big players push tiny plastics out

Supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles say they will remove products containing microbeads - tiny plastic particles that can cause some serious damage.

Billions available in top end trim

Research has again showed the big budgetary gains to be made by cutting high end concessions.

Tug strike stops shipping

Tugboat engineers have launched strike action across the country over moves to change their employment awards.

Cops complain of bikie bruising

Victoria Police say construction unions are using outlaw bikie gangs as “hired muscle”.

Insurance inquiry finds lack of information

A new survey suggests just half of the Australians who take out private health insurance actually understand what their policy covers.

Rooftop bill bid rejected

The Federal Court has dismissed SA Power Networks’ efforts to charge a tariff on homes with solar panels.

Credit inquiry calls for fair deal

A Parliamentary report into credit card use has suggested banks should take better care of customers struggling to meet repayments.

Agriculture staff give slim rejection

A wage deal covering over 4,400 Agriculture Department workers has been rejected.

Government firms in QLD shake-down

The Queensland Government is raiding its own businesses to gather $1 billion in extra revenue, but reports say the gains will be swallowed up by a bulging public sector wage bill.