Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
A study has found that even whopping pay cheques are not enough to keep some workers at the coalface in regional areas.
Google book to give managers a piece of Schmidt
Now that he has left one of the most coveted positions in the IT-business arena, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has been using his time to write, it seems.
Paper argues genius is not natural, must be nutured
New research suggests that true genius needs company.
Study signals tech-based changes in HR
A study has shown that investment in technology such as mobile applications is part of a growing trend that will change the face of human resources.
Unions move to stamp-out bullying in Tasmania
This month is WorkSafe Tasmania month, during which Unions across the state have embarked on a quest to find out how much bullying is going on, and what can be done about it.
CSIRO helps shoppers face reality online
The risk of buying clothes online is well-known to shoppers these days, but science may help remove that fear.
Poll shows hundreds of GPs routinely sexually harassed
A survey in the latest Medical Journal of Australia holds the concerning finding that more than half of female doctors report being sexually harassed by patients.
Body art burn-off to boost employment
A job training program in the US is trying to counteract bias against body art, and give applicants a clean slate.
Open plans' distractions damned
New research has found the open plan office space may not be the best idea, with constant interruptions leading to errors all over the shop.
Robots invade increasingly tricky jobs
Ever since clog-wearing Luddites threw their shoes into automatic looms in the 15th century, people have feared having their jobs replaced by machines.
Several centres link for Indonesian collab.
A new centre at Monash University will investigate ways to strengthen Australia’s bond with Indonesia through research and business collaboration.
Overworked, under-slept staff told to go home for health
A new report has found just how overworked Australians are, and what a threat it can be to mental and physical health and safety.
Promised plan to lend a hand to injured workers
A hopeful contender for the leadership of the Labor party says he will work from the Opposition to create a nation-wide rehabilitation program for workers.
Laws patched on religious exemption, sexual protection
Legislation which allows faith-based schools in Tasmania to refuse enrolment for students of opposing faiths has been tightened.
Full council dumped over bullying, spending
Allegations of bullying and misuse of funds have led to the sacking of the Wangaratta Council, with a bill to dismiss the entire pack passed this week.
Impartiality over opinion in public service
Workers in the public sector can expect harsh consequences if they choose to air work grievances on social networks, according to a senior official.
Foreign worker crack-down in Singapore
Singapore has tightened its rules on the hiring of foreign workers following protests over the large number of outsiders in the increasingly affluent city-state.
Plenty still draw gender lines at work
A World Bank report on gender equality in business has found a sorry state for women in many countries, with several nations upholding laws that give husbands the power to prevent their wives from working.
Stats show Australia's got builders in
Australia appears to be stuck-in to construction and renovation, with employment rates in the building industry at a record high.
Waking up to the danger of no sleep
The fatigue fight between the Health Services Union and the NSW Ambulance Service continues, with the next round of negotiations over shifts and rosters about to begin.
Global factors blamed for local jobs drop
A recent survey has shown a downturn in the amount of people working in the mining industry’s exploration sector, but seemingly no shortage of exploration going on.