Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Tweaks, changes, adjustments and overhauls are on the way, after the Federal Government’s first biannual 'repeal day'.
Charitable bodies call to keep their regulation
The heads of prominent Australian charities have written a letter to the Prime Minister, asking to keep their regulator.
Export fund says $110 million loan to Chile helps Australia
Australian taxpayers will lend $110 million to BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto to expand a mine in Chile.
Joyce jabs at Unions' safety hook
Alan Joyce has again lashed out at the Australian union movement, claiming it has been spreading rampant lies to fight efforts for more foreign investment.
Many modern awards fall in Fair Work's sight
The Fair Work Commission has released word on the scope of a workplace awards review.
More figures swirled in whirlpool of corruption
UPDATE: Assistant Treasurer Arthur Sinodinos has stood down amid the corruption inquiry, but maintains he will be "vindicated" and has been described by the Prime Minister as "a man of great distinction ... and high competence".
Guidelines defined for mental health in mining
A new set of guidelines has been produced for the unique mental health challenges of mining employees and companies.
Holland drops staff and sites to face new age of operation
The John Holland group, a giant of the Australian engineering and construction landscape, is shedding hundreds of staff and looking to sell one of its main facilities.
Home insulation failure fronts Commission
The Royal Commission into the tragic failure of the Rudd government’s home insulation scheme will begin today, and could prompt some intriguing revelations from politicians and public servants on the witness list.
Kids quickly notice issues in the places they inherit
As many lament the decline of respect and values among today’s youth, a recent study has shown the effects that older generations’ habits can have on young people’s perspective.
Eames officially leaves questioning Nauru's grasp of law
The chief justice of Nauru, Australian Geoffrey Eames, says he has had no option but to resign as the government is ignoring the rule of law.
Academic minds turn to matters of mining
A new centre has been funded to study the effects of one of the world’s most dangerous professions.
Digital centre brings new dawn of living data
Days are numbered for the poorly timed still-frame slideshows that dominate business meetings worldwide, with researchers working on the next generation of data presentation.
Reporting requires too much, BCA says
The Business Council of Australia appears to be picking a fight with itself over the need to report gender figures.
Spill at the top of super money mound
Heads appear to have rolled at the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) expert superannuation panel, with half its members jumping ship over conflict of interest allegations.
WorkCover review finds NSW workers less covered
An independent review has found a set of WorkCover changes are much more favourable to businesses than their employees.
Body seeks funds to keep getting feet off the street
Authorities warn that the Federal Government should continue funding the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness (NPAH), or put tens of thousands at risk.
Most schools still open in day-long NT strike
Strike action will hit Northern Territory schools today, but the Education Department says most will remain open.
Jobs go as Environment yields to states, Statistics hit too
More job cuts in the Australian public sector with reports that the Bureau of Statistics will lose up to 100 workers and another 200 Environment Department staff will go too.
More doctors join fight against Minister's 'accountable' contracts
A breakthrough from protests by Queensland doctors has seen a vote of no confidence in the state’s Health Minister.
Broader view needed to dig at real source of harassment
It is certain that many workplace clashes are the result of differing opinions or personalities, but new research shows the workplace itself plays a big role too.