Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - September, 2014
Insiders say a growing stoush in a WA gas field could be the next flashpoint for tensions between miners and indigenous groups.
Industrial change in the air, substance coming soon
Australia’s industrial relations laws could be about to change, with indications that new workplace inquiries and legislation are on the way.
Rogue industries ride high on bikie backing
A Victorian corruption hearing has been told that the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) routinely employs bikies to carry out threats and assaults.
Staff seek pledge to end deadly ramping
Unions say rampant overcrowding at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) has turned deadly.
Deep reading found in phone data
A new study has shown how much a mobile phone can learn about its user’s lifestyle and mental health.
Our debt is not deadly, say the people who know
A group of 63 Australian economists have released a joint statement rejecting the Federal Government’s repeated insistence that the country is facing a “budget emergency”.
PM's progress slowed by portfolio mess
A public service insider has trashed the Prime Minister’s attempts to tackle indigenous affairs.
Tax cops could hear knock from AFP
The Australian Taxation Office's internal police could themselves be investigated by Australian Federal Police anti-corruption officers.
Bullying and violence high in local offices
Research has shown that Australians are some of the world’s worst for workplace bullying.
Veiled pay makes short-change worse
A human resources researcher says the gender pay gap may be easier to close if we could actually see it.
Comcare finding ripe with unsympathetic scent
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.