Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Department of Human Services staff have been offered a slight pay rise, but it comes with stipulations designed to rush agreement.
Oil boss says local help pays
Papua New Guinea's top oil producer is calling on the corporate sector to embrace public-private partnerships to profit through the improvement of local lives.
Regional success laid on leaders
Researchers have taken a look at why some country towns survive and thrive, while others decline and die.
Calls for clarity on gold-plated plan
The Productivity Commission is questioning the benefits of the proposed paid parental leave scheme, recommending the Federal Government use the funding for to support more childcare.
Obama arms more LGBT workers
The US President has banned workplace discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender public service employees and government-linked contractors.
Corruption claims in push for bus justice
Dodgy bus shelter deals may be just the tip of the iceberg in state corruption inquiries.
Health hampered by benefits for friends
A damning Integrity Commission investigation into nepotism within Tasmania's hospital system continues to take names.
Kids disappear while study shows benefit of staying
Studies have shown why it is important that young people feel a connection to a school community, but at the same time Australian Government policies are keeping some out.
Old Labor cuts spared by new opposition
A move made by the Senate on the Federal Budget means $435 million will not be cut from universities.
Spy bill detailed, decried as too invasive
The Federal Government has tabled its plans to enhance Australian intelligence agencies with more digital powers.
Staff reject Centrelink's momentary stress
One regional Centrelink office wants to use a stopwatch to monitor customer calls, but employees are not happy.
Living Water chief leaves amid investigation
The boss of a state government water agency embroiled in controversy has resigned.
UN calls for urban space to bring equal placing
Indigenous housing is one of the key ways to improve global equality and sustainable lifestyles, the UN says.
Tassie's new group to get west working
The Tasmanian Government has put together a task force to help with rampant job losses in the state’s west coast mines.
Concrete claims fail to solidify for CFMEU probe
Accusations of industrial blackmail and illegal conduct have come to light in recent sittings of the royal commission into trade unions.
Firing finding shows bosses should be mentally mindful
A Fair Work finding has shown the importance of big businesses looking after their employees’ mental health as much as their physical safety.
Local gas and pragmatism in union's new view
The new head of the Australian Workers’' Union is moving away from the plans laid by his predecessor, and pushing for better protection of some domestic resources.
Restart sending many back on path to work
The Federal Government has officially launched its Restart programme, designed to help more mature-aged job-seekers into the workforce.
Strike set in WA port fight
Western Australian stevedores and port maintenance workers will strike, saying lengthy negotiations have yielded little progress.
Memory gives universal brain boost
No matter the language or socio-economic class, a new study shows memory is the key to learning.
All but one on board for homeless help
Almost all of Australia’s governments have thrown their support behind a $115 million national partnership agreement to combat homelessness.