Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - January, 2024
A key figure from Victoria’s IBAC has been picked for Deputy Commissioner of the NACC.
Population passes 27 million
Australia's population has hit the 27 million mark nearly two decades earlier than many anticipated.
Self-serve could kill loyalty
A new study looks at the effect of self-service checkouts on customers’ loyalty.
AC aids smoke protection
A new study shows workplace air conditioning can cut the health risks posed by bushfire smoke.
Sit risks followed
An international study has cast light on the significant health risks associated with prolonged sitting at work.
ATO fight heads for Fair Work
The Taxation Officers’ Branch of the Australian Services Union (ASU) has escalated its pay dispute ...
Green suit risk studied
Investors and regulators may not be fully accounting for the financial risks posed by climate lawsuits, research suggests.
Rich sign tax letter
Over 250 millionaires and billionaires have united in a call for higher taxation on the super-rich.
State grocery probe preparing
Queensland is launching a parliamentary inquiry into the high cost of groceries and the low prices paid to farmers at the farm gate.
Uni dropouts rise
Australia's university dropout rates have reportedly soared to their highest since 2005.
Internal consultancy populating
Public Service minister Katy Gallagher has announced key appointments to the Australian Government Consulting (AGC) team.
Small firms fill Big Four gap
Canberra's boutique firms have witnessed a remarkable surge in government contracts in the wake of recent scandals.
MUA scales down port plan
The Maritime Union of Australia has reduced its industrial action against stevedoring giant DP World.
Rail giant seeks summit
Pacific National, a leading Australian rail freight operator, has called for a national summit on level crossing safety.
Worley chief speaks
Worley CEO Chris Ashton is undertaking extensive efforts to reaffirm the company's integrity.
Big shift at Services
Services Australia is set to undertake one of the most significant network overhauls in the country.