Human Resources Director Australia

Human Resources Director (HRD) is a top multimedia platform in Australia designed specifically for HR professionals. Our award-winning offerings span Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia Pacific region, providing crucial news, insights, and analysis. HRD serves as a powerful channel for connecting with senior HR professionals. We collaborate with prestigious business schools worldwide and utilize Key Media’s extensive global presence to engage with prominent HR practitioners across the globe. HRD focuses on reaching key decision-makers by delivering industry-leading content that aids both business needs and the evolving best practices required of HR Directors in their dynamic roles.

International, Trade/B2B

English

Magazine

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#386665

Australia

#35046

Business and Consumer Services/Business Services

#411

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

New FIFO resort accommodation unveiled

1 day ago | hcamag.com | Dexter Tilo

New resort seeks to offer premium accommodation for FIFO workers Mineral Resources (MinRes) has formally opened its Mungala Resort to provide accommodation for its fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers amid accommodation challenges in Western Australia's resources sector.
Why employers aren't hiring more apprentices and trainees

1 day ago | hcamag.com | Dexter Tilo

According to Willox, Australia will need an extra 186,800 skilled technicians and trade workers alone by 2034. "A skilled workforce that matches employer needs is a critical piece of Australia's productivity uplift. Workforce shortages are already a huge problem, impacting productivity and stopping businesses from running their operations in the most efficient way possible or growing their business," he said.
US employers fall short on paid caregiving leave expectations

1 day ago | hcamag.com | Dexter Tilo

In fact, paid time off to take care of a family member emerged as the most valued benefit employees believe their employer can offer. "Caregiving isn't a niche issue — it's a workplace reality. Employees across every demographic are asking for paid leave, and employers who don't respond risk losing talent," said Michael Estep, president, Prudential Group Insurance, in a statement.
Only 1 in 5 HR leaders play an active role in AI strategy, Harvard report finds

1 day ago | hcamag.com | Dexter Tilo

According to the report, this may be due to overall perceptions about the HR function, which is seen as "lacking the necessary technological expertise." It found that 52% of the respondents cited insufficient AI expertise within their function as the top challenge preventing HR from playing a role in AI strategy.
Job applications up amid drop in openings - report

1 day ago | hcamag.com | Dexter Tilo

Competition for job ads at an 'extremely high level' Applications per job advertisement across New Zealand hit a record high amid decreasing job openings across the country, according to a new report from SEEK NZ. Its latest Employment Report showed that applications per job ad went up by two per cent month-on-month in April, as the data is recorded with a one-month lag.
Penalties reinstated for partial strikes

1 day ago | hcamag.com | Dexter Tilo

Employers may deduct 10% of partial strike participants' wages The New Zealand Government has reinstated penalties for employees who participate in partial strikes in a bid to reduce disruption to the community. The newly passed amendment to the Employment Relations Act grants employers the option to deduct 10% of strike participants' wages or reduce them by a proportionate amount.
Nearly two in three Malaysians fear AI will replace their jobs, report finds

1 day ago | hcamag.com | Dexter Tilo

But at the same time, 63% of adults in Malaysia also think that AI will replace their current job in the next five years, up slightly from 62% last year. "This trend suggests a growing willingness to integrate AI into the workplace. However, this optimism is also accompanied by its own anxiety, as 63% of Malaysians worry that AI could potentially replace their current job within the next three to five years," Ipsos Malaysia said in a statement.
Increase in Singaporeans 'thriving' at work, report finds

1 day ago | hcamag.com | Dexter Tilo

Singapore records biggest growth in employees who experience pressure as positive stress More than a quarter of employees in Singapore are thriving in the workplace, but insecurities remain over the usage of flexible work arrangements, according to a new report. ADP Research's "People at Work 2025" report revealed that 26% of Singaporean employees are thriving, an 11-percentage-point increase from last year, and the highest growth globally.
More employers recruiting despite online job ads decline

2 days ago | hcamag.com | Dexter Tilo

Recruitment rate in Australia reached 50% in May More employers are recruiting employees despite a slight decline in online job advertisements in May, according to Jobs and Skills Australia. The recruitment rate, or the proportion of employers currently recruiting or who recruited in the previous month, reached 50% in May, two percentage points higher than April.
Horticulture employers fined $760,000 for non-compliance

2 days ago | hcamag.com | Dexter Tilo

The Fair Work Ombudsman announced fines and new inspections in major farming regions The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has issued $760,000 in fines to employers in Australian regions that failed to meet their payslip and record-keeping obligations. The fines were issued under a three-year campaign that subjected a total of 512 horticulture employers in 15 regional hotspots to surprise inspections.