Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
With new sexual discrimination laws now in effect, an Australian workplace lawyer says employers should be particularly wary of systemic and sometimes indirect gender and sexuality bias at work.
Employment program seeking industry involvement
The Victorian Transport Association is calling on industry members to support the newly-commenced Indigenous Employment Program.
Lotus looks to take on sporting engineers
Performance sports-car manufacturers Lotus are looking to expand their ranks, with the announcement they are scouring the globe for 45 new engineers to design a new suite of cars for the once-British brand.
Well-being has economic rewards in transport
Staff and employers in the transport sector benefit greatly from workplace well-being programs, a new report says.
Calls for more female building leaders
Women now fill 11.7 per cent of jobs in the Australian construction industry, but the National Association of Women in Construction says there should be many more in leadership roles.
IT hiring favours short-term
Some big companies are moving to fill IT positions on a temporary or contingent basis, an authority on hiring says.
Chatterboxes not the favourite co-worker
Some employment industry members have highlighted the overly-chatty boss as a potential drain on productivity.
Cost of care keeps mums from work
High costs and confusion over childcare options are forcing many mothers to put off their return to work after pregnancy, some forced to stay home permanently.
Doubt blamed for bullying in public sector
The Community and Public Sector Union is claiming budget cuts and uncertainty following sackings have lead to widespread bullying in the sector.
Funding for high-tech jobs project
The University of Canberra has received a funding boost to assist a program that connects unemployed people with potential careers.
Managers' task to inspire
A correlation has emerged in comparisons between an employee’s occupation and engagement level.
Telco talks from Tasmania
Many mobile phone customers tired of dealing with international delays and communication problems will be thrilled to learn one provider is taking on 150 new staff at its Australian call centre.
The lucky country is still insecure
While Australia’s prosperity and economic outlook may be the envy of most of Europe at this point, uncertainty is tarnishing the rosiness of the average Australian worker.
Greens' plan for parents pinched from all parties
The Australian Greens have announced their take on proposed changes to parental leave policies.
Bachelors beloved by employers
A study by a workforce management group claims employers are looking for young single males as a prime prospect for new recruits, flying in the face of logic suggesting a broad range of recruits will create a diverse and successful environment.
Hotel to take on over 2,000 recruits
Hotel giant Accor Asia Pacific is looking to hire thousands of Australians to new positions in the next three years.
Introspect for success
Recruiters and business leaders are being encouraged to conduct a ‘skills audit’ to make sure they are not undervaluing their own staff.
Locals step up to NSW fire service
Residents in regional New South Wales are being encouraged to think of their role in fire management, and ask whether they can do more.
Mining profits hit IT hiring
A new study says the rate of hiring in the technology sector has been reduced by a downturn in mining profits.
Tech test for new HR programs
Twelve Australian companies will soon go live with trials of a new HR and payroll solution.
Cost counted in workplace drug use
The Australian Drug Foundation says alcohol and drug use costs Australian businesses $5.2 billion a year in diminished productivity and absenteeism.