Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced a new initiative aimed at cracking down on exploitative internship practices.
SA moves to clarify WHS laws
The South Australian Government has introduced a Bill before Parliament which it says will clarify the recently changed Work Health and Safety laws.
Unemployment rate steady at 5.4 per cent
Unemployment has remained steady at 5.4 per cent in January, according to statistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
HR professionals between a rock and a hard place
HR professionals are facing an increasingly tough environment as companies look to cut costs in the face of global uncertainty, while still having to source top talent.
More attention needed on retention
Despite economic uncertainty and a tumultuous job market, one in three Australian workers will leave their employer in the first one to two years, according to a new report released by recruitment specialists Hays.
457 demand eases
Demand for the 457 temporary skilled migration visa has eased over the past six months, according to statistics released by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
Government releases jobs report
The Federal Government has released a new jobs report which It claims shows solid jobs growth across most industries.
Women still under represented in senior positions
Australian women continue to be under-represented in positions of leadership, according to a new report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Safe Work finalists announced
The finalists of the 8th annual Safe Work Australia Awards have been announced, with Chief Executive of Safe Work Australia, Rex Hoy, commending the outstanding list of finalists.
Innovation key to growth finds survey
Innovation is increasingly considered a key to growing profits, according to a new global survey of Millennials.
Pay equity rolls out
The Federal Government has announced employers have started receiving the Commonwealth’s share of social and community sector workers’ pay rises from the $2.8 billion Pay Equity Special Account.
Unemployment up to 5.4 per cent
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose 0.1 per cent to finish at 5.4 per cent in the December quarter of 2012.
ABS report outlines employee earnings and hours
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released a report showing that in May 2012, one in ten full-time employees earned $2,364 or more per week. It was also found that one in ten full-time employees earned $738 or less per week.
Bonus for employers of mature age workers
Businesses that hire a mature aged worker can receive a $1000 bonus from the Australian Government as part of a package of initiatives to increase mature age participation in the workforce.
Health and safety leadership paper released
The Promoting effective health and safety leadership – Australian Strategy Topic Paper has been released by Safe Work Australia with the stated purpose “to describe how the due diligence duties of officers under the harmonised Work Health and Safety legislation support the leadership that contributes to an improved organisational culture.”
FIFO workers feel forgotten
Preliminary findings of two research reports show that fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers are increasingly dissatisfied with their employers; with the majority feeling their employers don’t care about their wellbeing.
Temps form part of HR tapestry
Temporary workers are increasingly becoming a crucial part of long-term staffing solutions for Australia’s employers, according to a survey conducted by recruiting specialists Hays.
Tasmania announces job package
The Tasmanian Government has outlined its $24.5 million Tasmanian Jobs Package, which it says will support the creation of over 3300 jobs and leverage around $375 million in private investment.
GP mums $10,000 worse off finds report
The annual take home pay of female GPs with children is $10,000 less than their male counterparts with children, according to new research conducted by the University of Melbourne.
Unemployment drops
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased 0.1 percentage point to 5.2 per cent in November, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Report details Fair Work Impact
The number of Australian workers covered by enterprise agreements in the Federal workplace relations system has reached over 2.9 million, according to the latest Trends in Enterprise Bargaining Report for the September quarter.