Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
'Blind' approach doesn't help diversity
A report from the Prime Minister’s behavioural economics team warns ‘blind recruitment’ could see fewer women in top jobs.
Jail time for TAFE scam
A former TAFE SA manager has been jailed for at least 18 months for stealing over $150,000.
Baby 'nano-scare' criticised
Experts have slammed media reports on the presence of nanoparticles in baby formulas.
Labor lines up childcare stoush
Federal Labor wants to stop the merger of two big out-of-school-hours care providers.
TNT Express slowed by infection
TNT – one of Australia’s largest courier companies – has ground to a halt after being infected by the Petya Ransomware.
Watchdog sets sight on NBN and 5G
The ACCC has launched a broad investigation of the overall state of Australia’s telecommunication sector, with the National Broadband Network and 5G technology to be particular points of focus.
Australia's wealth has risen
New ABS data shows Australians have never been wealthier, but welfare groups say there is a growing divide.
ATO accepts pay deal
Public servants at the Australian Taxation Office have voted to accept a new pay deal.
Snapshot shows changing nation
Experts have highlighted a number of interesting points in the Census ...
'Pink collar' stereotypes outlined
Research suggests men working in fields typically considered to be female-dominated are vulnerable to negative gender stereotypes.
Email arrest in union fight
A construction company manager has been arrested amid a war between builders and unions in Victoria.
Minister responds to aged-care scandal
The Federal Aged Care Minister has responded to reports of exploitation at retirement villages ...
Liberal site for 'woke generation'
Australia’s Liberal party has launched a new website modelled after rival campaigning organisations such as Getup!.
Schooling central to Indigenous gaps
Experts say closing the Indigenous education gap would improve health outcomes as well.
Virtual homelessness misses mark
The CEO Sleepout charity has introduced a virtual reality homelessness experience.
Big fraud trial starts
Legal action is beginning after 10 people were arrested and charged with tax fraud worth $144 million.
SA budget hacks at banks
South Australia’s 2017/18 budget includes new taxes on banks and foreign investors.
STEM stereotypes hurt
A new study says masculine stereotypes of STEM subjects corrupt the self-concept of female students and their career aspirations.