Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - January, 2016
Impulsive gaffes, inappropriate comments and short fuses are common among the famous and powerful, and new research suggests it could have a biological basis.
Experts muse on Man vs. Wi-Fi
Academics have used lessons from nature to predict the downfall of humanity.
Islam study shows fear in detail
A recent survey has found that one in 10 Australians display strong feelings of Islamophobia – negative and hostile attitudes towards Muslims.
Safety study says profits don't suffer
New figures suggest a company can boost safety and profitability at the same time.
Tired technology gets Federal boost
New Federal Government funding has been granted to a locally-designed high-tech anti-fatigue device.
Unions dig at coal mine lung issues
Unions are keeping up their campaign to warn coal miners and their employers about ‘black lung’.
Freedom boost from free travel
A study from South Australia has shown how important it is for senior citizens to be enfranchised by public transport.
TAFE changes to be tested
The New South Wales Opposition and Greens say 2016 is the last year to “rescue TAFE”.
World Bank details tiny TPP benefit
A comprehensive economic analysis has shown Australia stands to gain almost nothing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Pension change pushes ex-staff to margins
Centrelink has confirmed reports of harsh treatment being handed to former public servants.
Public sector growing after LNP's big hits
Queensland's public service is nearly back to the size it was before the former LNP government’s heavy cuts.
Study finds public sector cyber-bullying hive
Government workers are being subjected to a high level of cyber abuse, a new study suggests.
Portland crew pulled from portest
The union crew of stranded ship - the MV Portland - were pulled off the ship by security guards, ending a blockade in a lucrative berth at the port of Portland.
Big players push tiny plastics out
Supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles say they will remove products containing microbeads - tiny plastic particles that can cause some serious damage.
Billions available in top end trim
Research has again showed the big budgetary gains to be made by cutting high end concessions.
Tug strike stops shipping
Tugboat engineers have launched strike action across the country over moves to change their employment awards.
Cops complain of bikie bruising
Victoria Police say construction unions are using outlaw bikie gangs as “hired muscle”.
Insurance inquiry finds lack of information
A new survey suggests just half of the Australians who take out private health insurance actually understand what their policy covers.
Rooftop bill bid rejected
The Federal Court has dismissed SA Power Networks’ efforts to charge a tariff on homes with solar panels.