Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
There is disappointment in the air following a court ruling over safety hazards of excessive perfume.
Gas rigs' foreign hiring decried
The Federal Court has thrown out a union’s challenge to new rules that make it easier to hire foreign workers on offshore rigs.
Mine rescue team makes top ranks
An Australian team has won global recognition for high-level mine rescue.
Dice roll on public health, PHAA looks for better bet
Gambling and its impact on public health will be a key focus for a major conference this week.
Industry looks to trim foreign flow before 457 moves
Local professionals should be protected from competition with 457 visa-holders in certain industries, AusIMM says.
New checks after corruption probe takes ten
Tails of dodgy developers and paper bags stuffed with dirty funds have shaken NSW politics, and a new inquiry seeks to check the foundation of the dubious building approvals.
Roving printer promises easier office
Japan is testing a robot that could end the plague of lost productivity from long walks to the office printer.
Bonus shift shows money not a man's game
The finance industry has made some positive moves to close the gender pay gap.
Training change breaks down old guard
The Federal Government says it is cutting red tape for vocational colleges, by removing regulations around changing courses or introducing new ones.
G20 should build arena for louder whistle-blowing
Experts say Australian governments can stop corruption while saving money and even lives, through enhanced whistleblower protections.
SA keen to shine light on corruption
University of Adelaide researchers have found a strong desire among South Australian residents for the establishment of a corruption court.
Factories not making best moves to grow
Just 37 per cent of Australian manufacturers are taking measures that boost profit, productivity and market share, research shows.
Jobs boss says Government should water fertile ground
Business leaders have warned that there are widening gaps in employment, wage and workplace equality in labour markets worldwide.
New round in offshore gas game
Conditions for workers at the offshore Gorgon gas plant will be investigated by the West Australian government, if a push by three big unions is successful.
Mine work miniscule as exports explode
Unemployment among mining industry professionals has hit double digits in most fields.
Chronic gaps creeping closed
A new report has again shown mixed results in one of Australia’s most important healthcare efforts.
Emails another brick in foundation of federal ICAC
There are more calls for a federal anti-corruption body to be set up, as builders’ donations continue to trouble NSW politicians.
Hot desks could chill public spend
Queensland public servants are testing what could be a normal arrangement in the office of the future.
Experts question aim of mining change
The mining tax is gone and the superannuation guarantee has been frozen, in a move seen as oddly contradictory by economic experts.
Locals like odds of Christmas casino success
Re-awakening a dormant casino could be a big win for an isolated outpost, according to a report on boosting regional economies.