Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
A new independent national taskforce is tackling the significant deficit in the numbers of women studying engineering.
Trust drops in unequal world
A long-running study has found people no longer believe working hard will lead to a better life.
Facebook sorry for translation slam
Facebook has apologised for a technical error that led to a vulgar translation of the Chinese president’s name.
US cops using scraped faces
New reports show hundreds of US police departments are using a face recognition app described as “dystopian”.
BlackRock to ease off coal
The world's largest fund manager says it will reduce its exposure to thermal coal.
Audit shows sporting pork-barrel
The auditor-general has found a federal government minister awarded $100 million worth of grants based on electorates the Coalition wanted to win.
RBA defends cash ban
The Reserve Bank has responded to conspiratorial concerns about its proposed cash ban.
Murdoch backs off legal action
Murdoch University has dropped a financial claim against a whistleblower academic.
FWO recovers food wages
The Fair Work Ombudsman says it has recovered $731,648 in unpaid wages for 780 workers at a number of metro-based food businesses.
Garnaut sees green profits
A leading Australian economist says Australia can have zero emissions and still profit from minerals.
High court rules on class funding
A recent High Court decision is creating uncertainty about some significant class actions.
Mine death prompts report call
A worker’s death has increased pressure on the Queensland Government to release the findings of ...
Nurse murder inquiry begins
An inquest into the murder of a nurse in 2016 could lead to new measures for the safety of medical personnel.
Guilty plea expected in WA
A former senior public servant at the centre of a WA corruption scandal is expected to plead guilty ...
Moreton Mayor charged with misconduct
A Queensland mayor has been stood down after being charged with two counts of misconduct in public office.
Males make positive claims
Male scientists appear to frame their research findings more positively than female scientists, according to new research.
Details key in job-matching
What is your ideal job? New research suggests the subtleties of different occupations could be key ...
Doctors back local torture victim
A joint letter from over 100 doctors urges Australia to protect imprisoned WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
ACCC to gain tech powers
The market power of Facebook and Google will soon be subject to a digital code of conduct.