Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - March, 2022
The lighting industry has come up with new recommendations on exactly how bright things should be.
Locals keen for UK deal
Businesses are hoping to find more skilled workers when the Australia-UK free trade agreement comes into force.
New funds for DV tech
The Federal Government is putting up new funds to monitor domestic violence offenders with GPS technology.
Wellcamp contract questioned
Questions are being asked about a large Queensland Government medical services contract.
ACCC sues over fake crypto ads
The consumer watchdog is suing Facebook’s parent company Meta over scam ads for cryptocurrencies...
Choice calls for BNPL regs
Consumer advocacy groups around the world want stronger regulation of the buy now, pay later sector.
Central Coast cohort sacked
Every councillor at the NSW Central Coast Council has been sacked in the wake of a report into...
Public service boost pledged
A plan has been put forth to restore public service jobs to 2012 levels.
Casual leave scheme launched
The Victorian government has announced a $245.6 million casual worker sick leave pilot scheme.
Climate care boldly dodged
The Federal Government has successfully avoided taking responsibility for protecting young people from climate change.
Manslaughter case launched in NT
NT WorkSafe has charged a construction company with the territory’s first case of industrial manslaughter.
Big money backs cable plan
Australian billionaires are pouring money into the world’s largest solar and battery project.
Bond death expected
A major investment manager has quit his old firm to join a crypto advisory firm, saying “bonds won’t exist in 10 years”.
Experts slam hateful 'therapy'
Research shows ‘gay conversion’ practices can cause significant harms.
IT staff keen to shift
A new survey suggests IT staff are more likely to leave their employer than non-IT staff.
Regulators gather for new issues
Four major Australian watchdogs have come together to create the Digital Platform Regulators Forum.
Shift work impact assessed
New research shows shift work outside the 9-5 can have a big impact on the brain.
Union flag ban broadened
The Eureka flag has been banned on federally-funded building sites after ...
Access aided by broad approach
New research supports a universal approach to accessible facilities, course delivery, and disability awareness at universities.