Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Safe Work Australia has provided new resources to reduce prolonged sitting when working from home.
'Reality' light in long booze ads
New research paints ‘reality’ show Bachelor in Paradise as little more than an extended booze ad.
App accused of reading clipboards
LinkedIn has been accused of secretly reading Apple users' clipboard content.
Code Black responses surveyed
Experts say security guards employed at hospitals may be ill-prepared to deal with Code Black situations where patients or visitors appear threatening or violent.
Get Gizmo slapped over sales
A cold-calling electronics company has been forced to refund customers.
Illegal mining claim in court
The New Acland Coal operation is under investigation over allegations of illegal mining.
Solar leader sued
Australia’s largest solar panel distributor has been accused of underpaying its staff.
Telco moves agents onshore
Telstra says it will have Australian agents answer all inbound calls from 2022.
Telstra funds STEM spots
Telstra has made a $5.4 million STEM investment with the University of Melbourne.
Parents' screen time studied
Experts say parents’ smartphone use does not appear to harm parent/child relationships.
PhDs hit hard
Almost half of Australian PhD students are considering disengaging from their studies due to COVID-19.
PM extends HK visas
Australia is offering a path to permanent residency for thousands of Hong Kong students and other citizens.
Uni studies global COVID cost
The University of Sydney has quantified the socio-economic and environmental impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Vic. reveals COVID support
The Victorian Government has put up a $534 million support package for businesses in lockdown.
Corruption charges for SA magistrate
South Australian magistrate Bob Harrap has resigned following corruption charges.
DTA offers new model
The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) is working to simplify the architecture of government platforms, products, and services.
Pandemic prompts new recruits
There has been a surge in defence recruitments since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Zadow prize backs new efforts
SafeWork SA has put up $25,000 in grants to develop health and safety initiatives for women or young people.
Greens slam Hydro Tas links
Hydro Tasmania's consulting business has been criticised for its actions in Africa.