Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
New employment figures show a ninth straight month of job gains in Australia, with 14,000 new jobs added in June.
Tudge says money can't feed all
Human Services Minister Alan Tudge says more welfare and government services will not alleviate poverty.
CDP scheme hitting hard
An analysis has found that people in the CDP work-for-the-dole scheme are being financially penalised at a concerning rate.
Foxtel funds go unexplained
The Federal Government has given Foxtel $30 million for more sports coverage, but has not explained how it was chosen or why.
Gympie going for legal help
A Queensland council is considering allowing public money to fund legal action against council critics.
PM launches security merger
The Federal Government has merged control of Border Force, ASIO, the AFP and the Immigration Department ...
Police abuse claims raised
Queensland Police employees have made dozens of claims for compensation, revealed in documents released under Right to Information.
SA protects subbies' safety
South Australia is looking at new fines and even jail time for builders who bully subcontractors.
Digital doctors concern AMA
The AMA is sceptical about the rise of online doctors and health services.
New law could compel backdoors
The Federal Government has launched legislation for cyber abilities that may not be possible.
SheHacks shakes male basis
New ideas, business opportunities and career connections have been brewed at the world's biggest female hackathon in Melbourne.
FSU slams broken system
The Finance Sector Union says workers’ rights are being abused by a broken system.
Giving makes brains happy
New research suggests when people are generous, the brain areas linked with happiness light up.
Gender imbalance decried, denied
A new report shows women in the public sector are paid on average 8.6 per cent less than men.
ANU opening sexual assault office
Australian National University (ANU) students will soon have access to a full-time on-campus sexual assault counsellor.
Hierarchy ranked above equality
Research says our desire to reduce inequality is not as strong as our desire to maintain social hierarchies.
Galilee could drain other basins
Analysts say jobs and exports from existing coal regions will be decimated by development in the Galilee Basin.
Phillip Morris made to pick up bill
Philip Morris has been ordered to pay the Federal Government’s legal bill after it attempted to stop plain packaging laws.
FWC backs casual change
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has issued a draft ruling to extend casual worker conversion in nearly 90 more industries.
New union for CDP workers
A new union has formed for Indigenous people involved in a controversial work-for-the-dole scheme.