Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The WA Government has put up a range of scholarships aimed at forging a new generation of tradie ladies.
Tech giants rush to stamp out 'Freak'
Apple, Google and Microsoft are rushing to patch a serious mobile security flaw.
Women report rampant sexism in surgery
A senior surgeon has shed an ugly light on gender equality in the medical profession.
Minister for Women sees progress at men's club
The LNP will hold its International Women’s Day event at a men’s club, while other groups show how to do it right.
Senate seeks to kill corruption overseas
A Labor senator is seeking a senate inquiry that could cause shockwaves in boardrooms nationwide.
Servants seek Post-It protection
The humble Post-It note has emerged as an unlikely veil for bureaucrats to avoid scrutiny.
Big business deal could hurt weakest
New analysis of a secret international trade deal has shown that the Federal Government could be about to put public health and personal wellbeing at risk.
Climate risks passing business by
Business experts say Australian companies should stop ignoring the future effects of climate change.
Consumers drive dodgy devices
New research suggests most electronics are rubbish and about to break.
Gender plan expected ASAP
The Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women is expected to announce a new Workplace Gender Equality Strategy today.
OLV shake-down to look for bad buys
Victoria’s Labor Government has launched an independent inquiry into decisions made at the Office of Living Victoria (OLV) under the previous LNP government.
Help site to fight dire violence rate
A new online tool is aimed at helping women in unhealthy or unsafe relationships to free themselves.
Hot agents make handsome profit
A more attractive real estate agent makes a property seem more attractive to buyers, research shows.
Robb rubbishes AMA's secret trade scare
Trade Minister Andrew Robb has hinted that the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement will be signed soon.
Greens' super switch to bring billions
The Greens have offered a novel budget measure that could bring the Federal Government $13 billion.
Quick class fix picked-on
There has been more criticism this week of a 6-week fast-track program designed to get more professionals into teaching.
Allegations of inter-state public money drug run
WA Police are looking to prosecute a public servant they say stole $45,000 from corporate cards and went on an inter-state drug run.
Decades of neglect in bureaucratic boys' club
Ninety-five years ago, Australian Public Service bosses realised equal rights for women would transform the bureaucracy, and it was up to them to stop it.
Baby costs show price of new life
Economists have put a dollar figure on the time pressure and stress experienced by mothers in the first year of a baby’s life.
Same-sex spawning through skin cells
A recent breakthrough has advanced the chance for two partners of the same sex to have a baby.