Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The Federal Government has given a small amount of ground in a move it hopes will break the impasse in public sector wage talks.
Australians see unfriendly future
New research suggests Australians foresee a future where their society is more skilled, but less friendly and moral.
Fukushima clean-up cancer link conceded
Authorities have officially recognised a case of cancer caused by clean-up work at the Fukushima power plant.
New Family Benefits bill seeks to hurt less
The Federal Government is introducing a reduced set of Family Tax Benefit cuts to those proposed in the 2014 budget.
Safety change lets unions in faster
Queensland’s Labor Government has passed new laws that mean unions no longer have to give 24 hours notice before entering a worksite.
Government charging ahead to take choices
The Federal Government has been accused of storming ahead on plans to impose strict restrictions on Indigenous welfare recipients, by way of a cashless welfare card.
'No nepotism here', Premier says
Queensland’s LNP Opposition says the State Government has given extraordinary powers to a union that was key to its election victory.
Council corruption claims laid out
The Member for Cairns, Rob Pyne, is taking action on claims of wrongdoing at a number of far north Queensland councils, particularly Tablelands Regional Council.
Deakin hits back at conservative nattering
Deakin University has responded to vocal criticism of its decision to allow a Muslim group to hold workshops at its Melbourne campus.
Good workers missed in quest for brainy ones
Intelligence tests have become a common tool for employers and recruiters, but research suggests they may be missing the point.
Union wants more ChaFTA tape
Labor is trying to adjust Australia’s free trade agreement with China, but the big unions say they have not gone far enough.
FIFO report launches push for better deal
The Queensland Government has completed its review of fly-in-fly-out work and its effect on communities.
Legal action looming over local car scam
Volkswagen has recalled around 90,000 Australian vehicles, amid a scandal over its use of dodgy software to cheat emissions tests.
Push for tailored older worker approach
Safety authorities say employers have a shared responsibility to ensure the health and safety of all workers, including those aged 65-plus.
Data retention starting with few costs sorted
The Data Retention Act comes into effect tomorrow, but many say there are still big security issues and costs have not been addressed.
More firms work to avoid hack attacks
The Australian Signals Directorate says cyber attacks on business and government increased by 20 per cent last year, and it appears firms are moving quickly to protect themselves.
Telco complaints shift to new services
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) says it has seen a sharp increase in complaints about the National Broadband Network (NBN).
Arrogance can beget good scores
It appears that people who think they know it all - or at least, a lot - may be on to something.
Telling study plots memorable effects
Research suggests the best way to remember something is to tell it to someone else.
Consumers want savings in QLD power boom
Queensland’s state-owned energy companies are making some serious money, and consumer advocates want to know why it has led to lower bills.