Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - July, 2017
Australian research suggests too much sitting could be bad for the brain.
University assault report released
The Human Rights Commission his released a report that gives a disturbing snapshot of sexual assault and harassment at Australian universities.
Adani ads forget coal
Adani has launched a massive Australian ad campaign that does not mention coal.
Ice toll rises
New research shows the annual death toll from methamphetamine use in Australia has doubled.
'Albert' machines called out
Disability advocates say CBA’s new EFTPOS machines cannot be used by the blind.
Sharp skills shift predicted
Experts are exploring the ways in which automation, globalisation and flexibility are changing the way we work, and the implications for young Australians.
Federal travel bill rising
The public service travel bill has blown out by $75 million since the Coalition returned to government.
Fraud charge for Chief Scientist
Queensland's chief scientist, Professor Suzanne Miller, has been charged with fraud by the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC).
UK launches Rio probe
The UK’s Serious Fraud Office has launched an investigation into suspected corruption by Rio Tinto in Guinea.
Big firms fail to make NBN guarantees
The big telcos will not guarantee that customers’ speeds on the National Broadband Network.
Hospital helps coal claim
Queensland’s Mater hospital has put its name to an advertising campaign for the New Acland stage 3 mine.
Legal threats in BCC dispute
A local tech firm has threatened sue Brisbane City Council over a contract dispute.
Two dark markets squashed
International security forces have brought down two big dark web marketplaces.
Gender imbalance in super studied
A new study has found Australian women retire with less than half the amount of superannuation than men.
Job figures show full-time shake
New employment figures show a ninth straight month of job gains in Australia, with 14,000 new jobs added in June.
Tudge says money can't feed all
Human Services Minister Alan Tudge says more welfare and government services will not alleviate poverty.
CDP scheme hitting hard
An analysis has found that people in the CDP work-for-the-dole scheme are being financially penalised at a concerning rate.
Foxtel funds go unexplained
The Federal Government has given Foxtel $30 million for more sports coverage, but has not explained how it was chosen or why.