Archived News for Human Resource Professionals

Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews says Australian Government-contracted doctors will assess new claims for the Disability Support Pension from next year, in a move he says will bring “consistency and equity across the country”.

Bad seems good in fallacy of maths

New research shows many who claim they are “good” at maths actually aren’t, demonstrating once again the incredible power of self-delusion.

Experts hunt for value in call for reform

Academics have expressed their views on the final report of the Financial System Inquiry, handed down last weekend.

Spreadsheets at dawn for Excel supremacy

Everyone needs some time to unwind, but very few would fill their holiday hours with complex Excel-based challenges.

Viking tale twisted by female DNA

Norwegian researchers have discovered new information that shows Viking settlements may have been much more progressive than many believe.

Australia's corrupt credentials slide in federal vacuum

Australia has moved out of the top ten least corrupt nations in a global ranking, and one legal expert says a federal-level commission is needed to clean out the local parties.

Departments strike on low-blows, deep cuts

Department of Human Services industrial action starts today, with staff flouting uniform policies, read prepared messages on the phone and taking other measures to voice their disgruntlement.

Fossil fuel friendship won't wash with some

The Queensland Police Service is feeling some heat from its links with oil and gas giant Santos.

Vic. workers urged to sharpen up on dodgy colleagues

Victorian public servants are not wary enough to detect or prevent corruption, new research says.

Climate costs high either way, inaction won't help

Floods and fires will leave Australia with a mind-boggling damage bill in coming years, the CSIRO says.

Memories kept behind millions of mental doors

It is annoying when a random piece of information seems to push an important one out of our memory – but researchers say there is so much space that this is almost impossible.

Online tests hardly worth the saliva they require

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) says that cheap genetic tests ordered online are like everything else purchased that way – sub-standard, unhelpful and likely misleading.

Research the redeeming part of co-payment backflip

The Prime Minister says the Government has “very, very significantly improved” its GP co-payment plan, by reducing the amount and shunting responsibility for collecting it onto GPs.

BHP splits, 'non-core' assets head South

BHP Billiton has given a few more details on its big split and spin-off deal.

Office bash OHS to avoid festive failure

WorkCover NSW wants to remind everyone to stay safe for the festive season.

Paper blamed for slow safety

The Master Builders Association (MBA) says paper might just be the biggest hindrance to safety on Australia building sites.

Safety spruiked in push for robot workers

The University of Sydney and Rio Tinto are extending their autonomous mining research partnership after several successful years.

Ex-judge to turn critical lens on new laws

A former Supreme Court judge has been named as Australia’s new national security monitor, tasked with reviewing a range of contentious policies.

Bribery backed by bosses every day

A new study says that not only is corruption not inhibited in many big businesses, it is actually a central strategy.

Ex-minister could keep roles, despite fines and bans

The Federal Court has disqualified and fined 5 former directors of Australian Property Custodian Holdings Ltd (APCHL) for breaching their directors’ duties and making an illegal related party payment of more than $30 million.