Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
With Paris climate talks stymied in indecision and ideological conflict, one researcher says appealing to a higher power might be the key.
Business links boosted for "ideas boom"
The Federal Government has put up almost $1.1 billion to promote business-based research, development and innovation over the next four years.
Cops swoop on Setka after union probe
The biggest move in the wake of the royal commission into trade unions has come in the form of charges against CFMEU leader John Setka.
Call for brakes on gene machine
A group of US scientists and activists want the next level of gene-editing techniques banned.
Funding freeze to take training toll
The Federal Government has announced a funding freeze of the training sector ahead of a complete review.
Insurers back climate money outlook
The insurance industry has welcomed the Federal Government’s renewed focus on natural disaster preparedness and mitigation.
Life study shows long road to stability
It can take young people up to a decade to secure a stable and meaningful job after leaving secondary school, according to Australia’s most comprehensive youth trends study, the Life Patterns project.
Money changes even in early days
New research shows the act of handling money makes young children work harder and give less.
AFP's invasion called-out in court
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) acted unlawfully when by raiding the Canberra headquarters of the Construction, Mining, Forestry, and Energy Union (CFMEU), the ACT Supreme Court has found.
Greens get deal for more tax detail
The Federal Government has agreed to a deal proposed by the Greens over laws to crack down on multinational tax avoidance.
QLD called to answer for traditional take-back
Reports this week suggest the Queensland Government has been planning to strip native title off traditional landowners to make way for the Carmichael coal mine.
Foreign hackers break BoM open
Reports say there has been a major cyber attack on the computers at the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), and China is to blame.
Study shows strong wish to move
Workplace research suggests a large portion of the Australian workforce would like to leave their jobs.
ALC pushes to re-balance industry
The Australian Logistics Council says it is committed to improving that way that the industry attracts, retains and supports talented women in the logistics workforce.
Roy Hill court case hears of Samsung delays
Roy Hill Holdings is in court after accusations that principal contractor Samsung C&T deliberately held up the project for commercial advantage.
Expert calls for mandatory health cover
Economists have called for health insurance to become mandatory, as part of the greatest health care overhaul since the introduction of Medicare.
Plain packages appear to play down allure
Research has revealed a significant drop in the number of new teenage smokers, with the reduction attributed to plain packaging laws.
More court for alleged VET rorters
The ACCC is again taking legal action against a VET provider, saying it shows clear holes in the VET FEE-HELP system.
DFAT plans to diversify
While Malcolm Turnbull was praised for elevating more women to the frontbench when he took the prime ministership, gender inequality is still rife in the high levels of the public service.
Drug-makers circle massive merger
Two pharmaceutical giants are considering a merger that would create the world’s biggest drug company.
Hot tips to get handle on hackers
Australian researchers have looked for the best warning signs that companies can use to spot potential cyber-security risks within their own staff.