Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Two stories this week suggest federal public servants may want brush up on their tech skills.
Commission catching poisonous public transport
A noxious club culture allowed a “toxic cell” of high-level staff at Public Transport Victoria (PTV) to thrive.
Minister keeps backing backward carnival of hate
A motion has been moved in the Senate calling on all MPs not to attend the World Congress of Families.
Open sharing deal across closing borders
The governments of the USA and Australia have agreed to share visa and immigration information, as a new level of local counter-terrorism is launched as well.
Tasmanian public hiring maligned
Tasmania's Auditor-General has poked some holes in rules around the hiring and firing of the state’s public servants.
Fibre, copper, phones and figures costed for NBN
A cost-benefit analysis of National Broadband Network (NBN) plans has shown the Coalition model could deliver nine times the benefits Labor’s would have.
Cheap homes built to better local minds
An Australian university-run project has seen teams of young engineers design and build houses for rural Cambodian communities.
Huge hiring heralds progress at Carmichael
Indian mining firm Adani is looking to hire 5,000 workers for the Carmichael coal project in Queensland.
Jail time docks at ferry bosses' door
The former boss of Sydney Ferries has been jailed for using his work credit card to splurge on cars, holidays and renovations.
Safety sector puts out call for more
Safe Work Australia will launch Safe Work month with a free online event for those with an interest in the OHS industry.
Australians boost Ebola backing to protect African interests
Australian firms operating in West Africa a preparing for the threat of Ebola outbreak, as the Federal Government pledges more money to fight the growing plague.
Fight to condemn phoenix to ashes
Regulators say they are cracking down on ‘phoenix’ activity and dodgy pay arrangements in the construction sector.
FIFO suicide rate brings state inquiry
The Western Australian Government has announced an inquiry into suicides among fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers.
Public work pays with longer life
Public sector workers live longer than most other Australian workers, recent stats show.
Gaps closed by strong sense of self
Self-identity supported by positive role models can be a major boost for neglected Australians.
Life wasted by unbalanced scale
While the term “work/life balance" is truly ubiquitous, a number of big names say that the “life” part deserves renewed focus.
Parents' roles start before most plan
Australian researchers say people should be more aware of epigenetics, and the various ways that a parent’s experiences can filter down to their child.
Rural business beaten-down by dry
Queensland’s wide range of wild weather is proving frustrating state-wide, with large parts suffering under drought conditions while others work to recover from floods.
Corruption on all sides as heads continue to roll
A man some considered one of the dodgiest politicians in New South Wales has resigned.
Locals drop Wikibomb for better recognition
Internet activists have fought back against an online gender imbalance.
Power challenged by game of phones
It has been a big weekend for electronic espionage and diplomatic hacktivism, with world leaders bugged, mocked, cracked and embarrassed as a result.