Archived News for Human Resource Professionals

The operators of one NSW coal mine say their healthy lifestyle program for workers has boosted mining output.

Mine moves knock engineering needs, could be caught in construction

Industry analysts say Australia’s lack of engineers has been reversed, and there is now an oversupply in many sectors.

Raw deal shows the flowing the costs of closure

When big companies fail, it is often subcontractors such as logistics operators that feel the pain, but their plight has now been brought to the attention of the Federal Parliament.

Light shines on building, buying and burial in NSW

One of Australia’s largest coal supporters has given a glimpse of how much money it costs to “do business in New South Wales”.

Move to throw away the key for feared refugees

New amendments mean the Australian Government will be able to detain refugees indefinitely.

Conflict costs companies, but can be used to connect

Public conflict can cost big companies in many ways, and new research shows how great that effect has been for one key economic driver.

Green thinking moves to working after federal fund fix

Australian treasury cost-cutters appear to have scoured legislation for any mention of “clean”, “green” or “renewable” spending, and promptly hacked it down.

Trades and training to take broad hit but see slim benefit

Workers and families already doing it tough have had their safety net replaced with a concrete slab.

Charity book brings water-purifying particles to the poor

A charity has put together a book that may be the perfect combination of practical and academic advice to save lives.

Tension in supply chain as tugboat workers push to strike

A key driver of the national economy could be brought to a halt, as West Australian tugboat workers consider damming iron ore exports with possible strike action.

Trucking boss wants watchdog to look nationwide

The head of the Transport Workers Union has a recommendation which could deliver a better standard of politician.

Public workers fire up new tech spree

Insiders say public sector job cuts have caused many to take a new path, launching a number of new tech industry start-ups.

Asylum closures miss better opportunity

The Federal Government has signalled its intention to shut several onshore asylum seeker centres, a week after the Commission of Audit labelled offshore processing a waste of money.

Big fund to help workers grow away from old industry

The Federal Government has given more details of a large funding pool created to help displaced auto-workers find new jobs.

Break taken before new round of corruption queries

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in New South Wales will take a break to consider new evidence of “serious electoral funding irregularities”.

Debt tax has lack of support, could be smokescreen

It is becoming difficult to find those who believe that the proposed ‘budget debt levy’ is a good idea.

Government considers putting boot to unemployed youth

The Federal Government is considering a recommendation that would see young unemployed people forced to move to areas with more opportunities.

Housing plan to appease all needs in NT

Architecture students have helped design and build innovative outdoor homes for a remote Indigenous community in the Northern Territory.

Pink batt penny-passing sees staff blame each other

The royal commission into the Rudd government’s home insulation scheme continues, and comments of some authorities have shown just how rushed the plan was.