Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - July, 2018
Facebook has suspended Boston-based analytics firm Crimson Hexagon from accessing users’ data.
Future Fund ethics questioned
The federal Future Fund is reportedly benefiting from widespread underpayment and exploitation ...
Galilee digs to displace jobs
Experts say coal development in the Galilee Basin would displace production in other coal regions, leading to thousands of job losses.
Health groups hiding money links
Experts say many consumer health organisations hide their industry sponsorship.
Hunter coal jobs closing
More job losses are expected in the NSW coal industry, with 100 positions at a major Hunter Valley coal mine on the chopping block.
My Health 'opt-in' movement grows
Politicians appear to be turning against the My Health Record scheme, something both major parties have backed in the past.
Obesity experts want more data
Obesity experts want children's height and weight to be measured every two years.
Tech heads sign robo-pledge
Leaders of the tech world have signed a global pledge against autonomous weapons.
Call for uni staff abuse skills
Universities Australia says all frontline staff should be trained as first responders to sexual assault or abuse.
Canavan defends NAIF spend
Changes could be on the way for the fund designed to turn northern Australia into an economic powerhouse.
Google hit with EU fines
Google has received a record $6.85 billion antitrust fine for the way it pushes its Android operating system.
Slavery study finds thousands bonded
Reports say there are about 15,000 people living in some form of slavery in Australia.
CDP scheme dubbed 'devastating'
Centrelink’s remote work-for-the-dole scheme has been labelled “devastating” for Indigenous participants.
Embattled MP on leave
Wagga Wagga MP Daryl Maguire has gone on bereavement leave amid strong calls for his resignation.
Land broker breaks silence
A public servant at the centre of a controversial land swap deal has spoken out.
PM&C seeks gender details
Men still dominate top executive roles, despite often being out-performed by women.
Atlas backs takeover bid
Atlas Iron has urged its shareholders to accept a takeover offer from a Hancock Prospecting subsidiary.
ATO defends fairness survey
The ATO has spent almost a million dollars finding out many Australians do not believe it is fair.
Big data turned on health
Researchers have analysed millions of Medicare claims to gain insights into Australian general practice.
E-health opt out window opens
A three-month window for people to opt out of the My Health Record system opens today.
New insurance rules revealed
The Federal Government wants private health insurance premiums to be ranked to help consumers know what they are paying for.