Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The Federal Government has announced proposed changes to federal workplace laws that would seek to deliver flexible working arrangements for millions of Australian workers.
Government responds to workplace bullying committee
The Federal Government has announced changes to the Fair Work Act that will enable victims of workplace bullying to receive assistance quickly with a focus on early intervention.
Government calls for job services design contribution
The Federal Government is calling for contribution from the broader community to assist in designing the ‘ultimate model for job services in Australia’, with the first series of a nationwide stakeholder sessions held in Hobart last week.
WorkCover launches heat safety campaign
WorkCover NSW has launched a new awareness campaign aimed at highlighting the dangers of working in the heat during the summer.
WorkCover Queensland urges more attention on psychological hazards
A recent report released by the Federal Government has shown that psychological hazards are not given the same level of attention in OHS legislation and by inspectors as physical hazards.
GNDI releases board diversity findings
The Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI) has released a study into the positive outcomes of having a diverse board in place, and argues that using a mandatory quota is the best way of achieving the related positive outcomes.
FWO launches internship crackdown
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.”