Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - August, 2013
New research into efficient and sustainable models for public transport has been undertaken by scientists at the University of Sydney, hopefully leading to a world without traffic jams.
Liability debated in love lamp injury
The debate over liability in a New South Wales worker’s compensation battle continues this week, with ComCare saying it should not have to pay the bill for an employee who was injured during sex on a work trip.
Study probes workplace happiness, mental health
Positive mental health in the workplace and suicide prevention is at the heart of a new study being conducted by the University of Melbourne.
Privatisation protests see nurses on the street
Nurses in their hundreds have taken to State Parliament in Brisbane to voice their discontent with cuts to Queensland Health staff.
Bank appeal shut down, more damages to former exec.
The Commonwealth Bank has had an appeal dismissed in the Federal Court and must now pay even more damages to a former executive.
Same-sex marriage poised for election push
Campaigners are committed to making same-sex marriage a key issue in the upcoming federal election, launching a social media and direct mail push to pass sexual equality laws.
Chiefs chat on how to tackle technology
A meeting of prominent Australian CEOs recently discussed the constantly-evolving face of digital technology in the workplace.
Future leaders could stumble on digital footprint
A former state president of the Young Liberal Movement has described his view of the future political landscape in Australia, and what impact social media will have on the leaders of tomorrow.
Sensitivity the secret to LGBTI laws
With new sexual discrimination laws now in effect, an Australian workplace lawyer says employers should be particularly wary of systemic and sometimes indirect gender and sexuality bias at work.
Employment program seeking industry involvement
The Victorian Transport Association is calling on industry members to support the newly-commenced Indigenous Employment Program.
Lotus looks to take on sporting engineers
Performance sports-car manufacturers Lotus are looking to expand their ranks, with the announcement they are scouring the globe for 45 new engineers to design a new suite of cars for the once-British brand.
Well-being has economic rewards in transport
Staff and employers in the transport sector benefit greatly from workplace well-being programs, a new report says.
Calls for more female building leaders
Women now fill 11.7 per cent of jobs in the Australian construction industry, but the National Association of Women in Construction says there should be many more in leadership roles.
IT hiring favours short-term
Some big companies are moving to fill IT positions on a temporary or contingent basis, an authority on hiring says.