Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - February, 2017
Train delays to drag on
Queensland Transport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe has resigned after a review of a driver shortage and timetable failures...
Anti-tax ads slammed
BHP Billiton has been criticised for displaying anti-mining tax advertisements on employee computers.
Evocca lands big deals
Lucrative AFP and Defence training contracts have been awarded to a private college group with an interesting history.
Money matters in survival stakes
Experts say socioeconomic status is a health risk factor just like physical inactivity, smoking and obesity.
Union backs nurses' refusal
The ANF has backed nurses refusing to move to the Perth Children's Hospital until lead contamination has been sorted.
Work risks rise at 39hrs
People who work more than 39 hours a week are putting their health at risk, new research says.
AI bluffs the best
An artificially intelligent system has trounced the world’s top poker players for the first time.
Assets suggestion returns
There are calls again for the family home to be included in the assets test for the aged pension.
Abetz backs new cuts
Liberal senator Eric Abetz wants to see “leadership” in the form of large public sector cuts.