Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
One of the people behind the new review of the English curriculum is facing accusations of racism, sexism, bigotry and having an horrendous sense of humour.
Gate swings closed on economic green pasture
Ireland has vowed the shut the door on international tax cheats, but some say it will be left slightly ajar.
Watchdog chases big name as seedy markets squeeze supply
The Transport Workers union says Coles may be guilty of “unconscionable conduct” in its treatment of suppliers and transporters.
Baird bays for change in business buddies
New South Wales Premier Mike Baird wants to overhaul the state's political donation system, in the same week that questions are raised about his own business links.
By-election incites "independent" rivals
Names have been drawn for what could be the most keenly-watched local government election ever.
Hateful rate needs shifting now
A survey has found truly disturbing rates of violent attitudes towards women among everyday Australians.
Options up for big DHS strike
About 15,000 Department of Human Services staff members will vote on whether to take industrial action, after gaining approval from the Fair Work Commission.
Old Liberals regulate on mine money fight
A former Liberal Party leader and former Liberal prime minister have told their currently-serving colleagues to stay out of ANU’s business.
Top shonks get gong for bad business
The 2014 Shonky Awards for poor corporate practice have been handed-out, shining a light on shonkiness in industries from biscuits to banking.
Visa moves open door to moneyed migrants
The Federal Government is welcoming more investors and international workers, with changes to visa rules.
Tiny boats in big move to choose climate
A group of sea-bound protestors are travelling from the Pacific Islands to Newcastle to block the coal port.
Abbott opens up after casual moves and mass-sacking
Prime Minister Tony Abbott will be on site for the official opening of BMA’s new Caval Ridge coal mine in Moranbah today.
Late call as Albo sees error
Anthony Albanese has indicated Labor might have gone too far in supporting new laws to resict journalists, whistleblowers, and those who do not wholly agree with Australia’s national security actions.
No flights mean no fight from Australia
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says Australia still cannot send nurses or aid workers to Ebola-affected parts of Africa because there is no evacuation plan.
Study shows power bills weigh down broadly
New surveys show a large section of Australian society is struggling to cover power costs.
Water as new way to proper pay
The gender pay gap is smaller at corporations where the CEO has a daughter, so a new campaign has been launched to get more daughters for executives.
Brandis brings business into security fold
Attorney-General George Brandis is taking his enhanced security evangelism to the business community, with a series of meetings to see if the private sector backs his view.
Big uni drops seven stocks for poor green values
One big Australian university is getting rid of its investments in mining companies.
Google's funding tap brings flood of ideas
A new Engineers Without Borders (EWB) project could bring life-saving sanitation to flood-prone Cambodia.
New jobs could come with workers attached
Concern has been raised about the hiring practices on a major Federal Government-backed infrastructure project.
Social services welcome change, warn of further reform
The Australian Council of Social Service has welcomed the Senate's rejection of radical social security budget measures.