Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Some of Australia’s biggest private companies are concerned they will have to pry deeper into their employees’ lives than they would like in order to satisfy new anti-bullying codes.
James named new FWO
A new head of the watchdog for fair workplaces has been appointed, with Natalie James signing on as Australia’s new Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO).
Migrant Work Fund date extended
The closing date for the first round of applications for the new Migrant Communities Employment Fund has been extended. Potential applicants now have until August 9 to lodge their bid for a grant, with up to $200,000 available for innovative employment projects.
Mines say Rudd must get real on reforms
Australia’s peak employer for the resources industry has asked the Prime Minister to take action on proposed laws to improve the nation’s productivity or risk $350 billion in project investments.
Survey shows no respect for CEOs
A recent study has found Australians have virtually no concern for strong business leadership, ranking CEOs below politicians and sporting figures.
Unfair pay across ages
It seems the gap of inequality in pay rates between genders extends right down to children, with recent reports Australian boys earn more weekly pocket money than girls.
ANZ opines mines drive decline
Western Australia may be feeling the effects of a shrivelling resources market with job ads in the state declining for the fourth consecutive month.
Cliches still reign in modern workplace
The gap in gender equality occasionally works both ways, with men who choose the family life reporting they are treated differently at work.
Exec says Uni isn't all book-learning
A major Australian advertising firm has questioned the overly-studious approach of many young people.
Hi-Fi mutiny against IR decree
A home appliance and technology store has been charged for flouting an Industrial Relations refusal and opening its doors on Boxing Day 2012.
Insiders fear auto collapse
An automotive manufacture workers’ union says a raft of job losses in the car industry could trigger a domino effect around the country.
Local marketers sought-after, overseas not-so-much
Marketers thinking of relocating or returning to Australia from overseas may face a struggle, with reports saying 60 per cent of agencies do not plan to hire 457 visa staff this coming year.
Telstra slimming down in local market
Telstra is shipping 170 domestic jobs to India in an attempt to cut costs here and grow its business overseas.
ANU to drop 10% of staff, looking for more first-years
Budget cuts have taken a bite out of one of Australia’s top research bodies.
Case considered for junior pay rise
Retail workers’ unions are pushing for a pay rise for young workers, with an effort to bring adult pay rates to 18-year-olds.
Time ticks away for award nominations
Workers only have until midnight tonight to nominate for the Australian Human Resources Awards, rewarding outstanding efforts in a range of categories.
Anti-bullying officers fail to heed their own advice
An Industrial Relations inquiry has been called in NSW after revelations of a troubling irony; WorkCover NSW may be rife with workplace bullying.
Boost delivers job plans for the disabled
The Federal Government has announced a $1.6 million grant for innovative projects to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Council predicts thousands of jobs lost in long delays
The New South Wales Minerals Council has warned of massive possible job losses, if the state's mining industry continues to accept approval delays of twelve months or more.
Equity Unit formed to close gender pay gaps
A Fair Work Pay Equity Unit has been formed to address the pay gap between men and women, with men being paid around 17.6 per cent more for the last twenty years.
Young workers see greener pastures overseas
A new survey has revealed restlessness in Australia’s young work force, with more Gen Y’s taking flight for jobs overseas.