http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/RSS/ Updated every minute of every day en-us Copyright: (C) Reed Business Information http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/EA/0C067BEA.asp The National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority is on the hunt for several qualified senior engineers for OHS inspector roles in Western Australia. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 13:57:49 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/E9/0C067BE9.asp The National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority says that the top cause of gas leaks on offshore rigs are design flaws. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 13:54:27 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/E8/0C067BE8.asp The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has rejected an appeal launched by a former Centrelink worker who had claimed ongoing injuries and depression stemmed from a fall she had at the welfare agency. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 13:52:33 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/E7/0C067BE7.asp A Western Australian hay bailing company has been fined $40,000 after an employee’s hand was crushed in a bail cutter. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 13:49:53 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/E3/0C067BE3.asp WorkCover NSW has launched its own Facebook page as part of a strategy to reach out to a broader audience. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 13:45:19 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/DB/0C0676DB.asp HR professionals can broaden their experience in a business by rotating through other functions. HR Leader looks at this trend and how it can improve the recruitment prospects of HR proponents Thu, 4 Mar 2010 17:05:52 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/A7/0C0676A7.asp Creating a culture of wellness can be a positive step for organisations since it can improve morale and productivity while reducing costs associated with illness. The big question is can you do it without spending a lot of money or investing a lot of time, asks David Creelman Thu, 4 Mar 2010 16:58:58 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/26/0C067826.asp Australian HR professionals might want to consider Switzerland as an option when choosing overseas working destinations, because, according to pay data released by Mercer, it’s the European country in which HR professionals are paid the most. Thu, 4 Mar 2010 16:54:48 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/F9/0C0677F9.asp Toyota’s current predicament is a result of poorly designed practices and weak execution on the part of the human resource department, writes Dr John Sullivan Thu, 4 Mar 2010 16:50:20 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/36/0C067736.asp E-learning solutions need not be expensive or sophisticated to be effective. HR Leader looks at how The Laminex Group took a thrifty but successful approach to e-learning Thu, 4 Mar 2010 16:40:15 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/76/0C067976.asp The Safety Institute of Australia and the Australian Institute of Management are seeking the views of management and OHS professionals on the level of commitment organisations have to OHS. Fill out the survey here and go into the draw to win a $499 bottle of Penfolds Grange Hermitage. Survey closes Tuesday 9 March 2010. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:00:41 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/65/0C067965.asp WorkCover's ongoing investigation into a recent crane accident has prompted it to issue a safety warning over their use. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:56:37 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/64/0C067964.asp The death of Brisbane dock worker last week has sparked calls by the Maritime Union Workers (MUA) for Safe Work Australia's (SWA) intervention in the state's docks. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:55:24 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/28/0C067928.asp Occupational health and safety officers should have been involved at all stages of the Federal Government's Home Insulation scheme, the Safety Institute of Australia (SIA) says. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:47:36 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/27/0C067927.asp Environment Minister Peter Garrett has opened a dedicated hotline for homeowners concerned over the safety of insulation installed under its green stimulus package. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:44:10 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/26/0C067926.asp Frozen food maker McCain was fined $145,000 last week over health and safety breaches at its Ballarat plant Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:41:55 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/25/0C067925.asp The South Australian Liberal opposition party has launched a proposal to split WorkCover's insurance and regulatory arms and introduce a new authority to oversee it. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:23:05 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/DC/0C0678DC.asp The majority report by the Education, Employment and Workplace Relations committee yesterday has recommended the Senate pass a bill which reinstates workers' compensation coverage for off-site accidents - a move that has been opposed by the Coalition. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:14:49 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/F7/0C0678F7.asp Organisations expect efforts in workforce planning to increase dramatically in 2010. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:08:43 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/D1/0C0678D1.asp Many questions have been left unanswered in the Federal Government’s recent review of the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:01:33 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/25/0C067825.asp As the topic of workplace bullying floods the media in Australia, it has reached the top in the UK as Prime Minister Gordon Brown faces allegations of bullying of junior staff in Downing Street. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:58:14 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/5D/0C06785D.asp The Victorian Women Lawyers and the Women Barristers Association will work to assist the next generation of female lawyers via the 2010 Law Student Mentoring Program Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:56:06 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/4A/0C06784A.asp Toyota’s president, Akio Toyoda, has admitted that the company’s desire to grow and expand was not matched with adequate training, causing widespread failure of the Japanese cars Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:54:00 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/22/0C067822.asp Organisations expect efforts in workforce planning to increase dramatically in 2010. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:35:12 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/21/0C067821.asp There may be increased demand for experienced HR professionals specialising in learning and development, recruitment and talent management in 2010, a recruitment firm has suggested. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:34:51 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/91/0C067691.asp SafeWork SA has kicked off a public consultation process as part of an initiative to improve safety regulations in mines. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:32:45 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/90/0C067690.asp Concerns over the Federal Government's Home Insulation Program reached fever pitch this week. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:29:42 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/8A/0C06768A.asp WorkCover NSW has announced a new industry partnership with Restaurant and Catering NSW in an effort to reduce injuries that occur at that state's 2,500 restaurants. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:27:23 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/8B/0C06768B.asp A Victorian maker of fireproof clothing has been fined $135,000 after two of its workers suffered chemical burns. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:27:17 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/8D/0C06768D.asp Importers and retailers of stone tiles have been warned they may unwittingly be stocking asbestos tiles. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:27:07 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/8E/0C06768E.asp The owner of Broome-based Cable Beach Club Resort has been fined $60,000 over a gardener who fell from a Squirrel elevated work platform (EWP). Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:27:01 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/84/0C067684.asp Comcare has begun civil proceedings against an Australian Federal Police officer who accidentally fired his gun in an open plan office. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:14:40 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/82/0C067682.asp Last week Victorian Macedon Ranges Shire entered into a court-enforceable undertaking to develop an anti-bullying strategy. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:03:37 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/81/0C067681.asp WorkSafe Minister Tim Holding has ordered WorkSafe inspectors to take special note of bullying during site visits. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:03:31 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/7F/0C06767F.asp SafeWork SA executive director Michele Patterson has warned the state's businesses that bullying could result in fines of up to $600,000. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:55:29 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/11/0C061B11.asp Around one-third of government officials in China believe that visiting places such as health spas and karaoke bars is part of their “networking duty”, according to a poll conducted by People’s Daily. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:58:27 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/3A/0C061B3A.asp As the downturn is forcing more firms to reduce personnel, global companies need to have plans in place to manage “survivor syndrome” in order to prepare for the eventual upturn, according to a report from The Conference Board. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:56:26 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/4B/0C06174B.asp My current role is ... general manager, human resources, Compass Group. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:52:56 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/6D/0C061A6D.asp OBS was recently named as one of the top 10 places to work in Australia. Craig Donaldson speaks with its CEO and HR manager about why its employees consider OBS a great place to work Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:49:41 +1000 http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/35/0C061735.asp Employee Self Service (ESS) is the big hitter when it comes to freeing HR from the burdens of transactional tasks, permitting focus on more strategic issues. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:47:26 +1000