Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Telstra has apologised for selling “phones to customers who ultimately could not afford them” in Indigenous communities.
Jobactive deemed unhelpful
New research suggests appointments with unemployment services do little to help people get a job.
Profit dips hit big four
KPMG says Australia is at a ‘turning point’ in regard to its big four banks.
RBA gives up on wages
The Reserve Bank has warned that wages growth is “no longer expected to pick up”.
Massage compo to continue
A violinist injured in a car crash in 1987 will continue receiving taxpayer-funded massages.
NSW outsourcing audited
With $1.5 billion spent on contractors and short-term workers last financial year, NSW may not be getting value for money.
Regional spend slammed
The Morrison Government's management of a $220 million regional jobs scheme is being strongly criticised.
Call to avoid tax-dodgers
Experts say companies that fight hard to avoid tax should not be granted government contracts.
India out of giant trade deal
Leaders of 15 Asia-Pacific nations have agreed to terms on the world's largest trade deal.
ETU to maintain pressure
The electricians' union says it will not relent in its attacks on crossbench senators over anti-union laws.
Furniture traders fined
The ACCC has accused four major online furniture retailers of manipulating prices to create more attractive advertisements.
Health database backed
Linking national health data into a single database should boost Australian health services.
Shell demands blood
Reports say job applicants are being forced to give blood tests and waive privacy rights to work on Shell's QGC project.
Welfare measures questioned
The United Nations has questioned the legality of Australia's Centrelink robo-debt scheme.
Murdoch warned off whistleblower
Dozens of top professors have condemned Murdoch University for suing a whistleblower.
PM slams protests
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has slammed the “indulgent and selfish” practice of people boycotting companies ...
Court overturns backpacker tax
The Federal Court has decided to overturn the controversial backpacker tax.
Mental costs counted
The Productivity Commission says schools should employ “mental health and wellbeing” counsellors for children.
New PS HR stream launched
Australian Public Service Commissioner Peter Woolcott has announced Australia’s new Head of Human Resources Profession.
KPMG measures return benefits
KPMG says Australia can generate 30,000 additional workdays per week for the economy by getting mums back into work.