Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The Victorian building watchdog will crack down on union delegates' entries to work sites.
Melbourne University's big cuts may come naturally
Melbourne University says it must cut 540 jobs to stay competitive, but unions warn the move will do the opposite.
Premium doubling ahead as climate changes insurance
Consumer group Choice says high home insurance premiums are on the horizon, as climate change brings a storm of new damages.
Teaching test to ensure best base
Future teachers in New South Wales will have to pass a literacy and numeracy test before they head back into the classroom.
Obeid rejects ruling over several crooked deals
Eddie Obeid is maintaining his innocence even after the ICAC ruled his behaviour as corrupt.
Pre-election worker worries drive down unions
Union membership is at a low point across the country, but the reason for the drop depends on who is asked.
Tax changes sought to ease task of cutting
Public servants have launched a legal challenge over changes to redundancy conditions, which could see some ousted sooner than expected.
Australians among best at resisting pestering
All parents have faced the requests that come from children in the aisles of the supermarket, but a new study say Australian parents are better at resisting these demands than those in other countries.
Single hub for project success reports high numbers
As the fickle cycles of politics appear to give with one hand while taking with the other, it is difficult to tell which programs actually work.
Building deaths bring court date and possible big fines
A construction company faces over a million dollars in fines after charges were laid by Canberra workplace safety authorities.
Offshore 457 support needs questioned
The Federal Government is looking to remove a new requirement, forcing workers on offshore oil and gas rigs to have the support of a 457 visa.
Robotic rates rises in push for inhuman efficiency
Experts estimate that millions of jobs will be affected by the rise of robots in the next two decades, and Australian industries might be some of the hardest hit.
Building union brought to court over concrete claims
Fair Work has launched legal action against a CFMEU secretary accused of organising blockades.
Thousands rush to have online past partly expunged
Google has received 12,000 requests in a single day from people who wanted part of their online history to be “forgotten”.
Warnings of compound hit to vulnerable communities
Many are concerned that the latest Federal Budget will hit already disenfranchised groups the hardest, and a new study shows that it may be worst for Indigenous communities.
Poor price takes toll on coal workers
The coal price is being blamed for a string of job cuts on local mine sites.
Millions of jobs and trillions of dollars in open trade, BHP says
The chief of one of the world’s biggest mining firms says protectionist trade barriers set up to weather the storm of the GFC are no longer necessary.
Young wellbeing study looks for early chances to help
It has been shown that wellbeing and happiness peak at the beginning and ends of our lives, and a new study is seeking to find out source of such good vibrations for students across the country.
Damning calls for attempt to silence the whistle
The NSW corruption watchdog has recommended the sacking and prosecution of the State Emergency Service (SES) Commissioner, saying he sacked a deputy to silence dissent about a number of safety issues.
Rural docs don't want to be bag-man too
Rural doctors say the proposed Medicare co-payment will add an extra weight to their already over-burdened shoulders.
Slashing starts as toll taken on Tax
Four Australian Taxation Offices (ATOs) in Queensland will close, as the Federal Government winds down all regional tax centres.