Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
An expert consultation process has laid out a path to decarbonisation in Australia.
Teaching seen to lead results
A new research review by education expert Professor John Hattie suggests that the most important factor in student learning is engaging teaching.
Ampol hit for tax arrangement
Ampol has agreed to pay $157 million to settle a long-running dispute over its use of a Singaporean marketing hub.
Chalmers seeks super change
Australia's superannuation system could get a makeover, with the government cracking down on early access to retirement funds.
Court action over camp "cartel"
Court action has been launched over an alleged tendering cartel at WA mining camps.
Mine deaths prompt fundraising
Workmates are raising funds following the tragic deaths of two miners at the Dugald River underground zinc mine in Queensland.
IBAC issues red flag report
A new report says public servants must be able to spot infrastructure red flags.
New head for leadership body
The Federal Government has appointed Dr Vivienne Thom to lead its bipartisan parliamentary leadership taskforce.
Poll prompts admin paper
The NSW Ombudsman has released a paper on good administrative practices in the lead up to the state election.
GetSwift hit for $15m
GetSwift, once a darling of the software market, has been ordered to pay a $15 million fine ...
Leak list grows
The number of people involved in sharing confidential government tax policy obtained by PwC has increased.
Public school sign-ups slide
The proportion of Australian children enrolling in public schools is declining.
Firm fined for ad claims
A workplace relations firm has been fined $3 million over misleading Google ads.
Leaking MLC retained
The NSW Premier is sticking by an MP who leaked explicit photos of a rival politician in 2018.
Whistleblower cases cost big
The Commonwealth has spent more than $7.6 million prosecuting three whistleblowers.
Expert predictions plotted
Social science experts appear no better at predicting future social trends than laypeople.
Mining views mismatch contribution
A veteran historian says mining remains central to the Australian economy, despite its unpopularity.
FMG joins safety probe
Fortescue Metals Group says it will comply with orders to hand over sexual harassment documents.
Regulator to push for protection
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) says it wants to “raise the bar” to protect patients from sexual misconduct.