Career

Our research shows artificial intelligence subtly, and at times overtly, heighten biases. Our expert sets out 4 steps companies can take to create a more inclusive and fair recruitment system.

Scott Barker’s career progression is impressive - from labourer to Managing Director of a leading provider in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He shares 5 key lessons from his first job that continue to shape his current role.

Encouraging and supporting diversity in the workplace boosts business performance and efficiency. Dr Miriam Moeller shares how attracting, engaging and supporting neurodivergent employees can build stronger and more effective workplaces.

Why Katrina King – a GM at an investment firm managing $100 billion – still uses lessons from her first job at a hair salon.

As public interest grows in the 4-day work week, questions arise over whether shorter weeks could make gender equality a reality in the home and office. UQ researchers share their critical insights.

Career paths are rarely linear – even Oprah Winfrey was fired from her first TV gig. So, how can you thrive after facing a career setback? UQ academics and MBA cohort share their insights on how to embrace change and bounce back into your career after a setback or break.

So, you’ve got a new job. Congratulations! Now comes the ‘settling in’ time. But what does this mean? Do you have to politely smile, nod your head and accept everything about your new work culture to completely fit in and succeed? Not necessarily.

Burnt out, stressed, disengaged and unproductive. Employees and organisations alike acknowledge there is a steady swell of discontent with work-life imbalance across many industries and workplaces. While the COVID-19 pandemic brought challenges to the business sector, it also illuminated new ways of working beyond the traditional 9-to-5 office grind.

What does it take to lead an organisation? Aside from the obvious qualities — discipline, creativity and confidence, to name a few — many notable CEOs have adopted key daily habits that have helped them rise to the top.

As the final hours of your weekend slip away, your mind starts to wander. You fret over emails, next week’s meetings and the urgent project you vowed to start on Monday morning. It may be comforting to know you’re not alone.