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- 16 March 2022The unprecedented amount of data generated in society today has incentivized governments to automate citizen-facing services with algorithmic decision-making systems.
- 15 March 2022As the world reeled from the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of workers voluntarily quit their jobs, citing poor work-life balance, exploitative conditions, low salaries and lack of purpose.
- 9 November 2021Not so long ago, businesses were defined by whether they offered a product or a service. Now, businesses that exclusively align themselves with one or the other risk falling behind.
- 9 November 2021From building trust to changing careers and managing wellbeing. Let’s face it: the end of the year is fast approaching. These suggestions will make you think about the big issues as you set your goals and plan for 2022.
- 9 November 2021It’s been another challenging year with COVID-19 outbreaks, and the consequent restrictions turning even the best-laid plans upside down. It’s one thing to have this affect our personal lives, but how can employers hope to fairly assess employee performance during such uncertainty?
- 9 November 2021In the last 12 months, leaders have faced a melting pot of pressure. Pressure to perfect our ‘pivot’ game, which turned into a constant pirouette to survive disruption; pressure to manage teams remotely; and pressure to hit constantly moving targets while reprioritising goals.
- 7 September 2021Top female board members of ASX companies share gender parity insights and top tips for landing a board role.
- 7 September 2021We asked 4 successful board members from ASX, not-for-profit, technology, marketing, sporting, defence and tourism companies to share their best boardroom communication strategies gained from personal experience to help you get your idea across the line.
- 7 September 2021In a world of finite natural resources, unchecked economic growth is simply unsustainable. Researchers from UQ Business School and KPMG identify how organisations can thrive in a world with a fixed ecological budget.
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- 1 February 2016Which of the most popular slogans are most persuasive to customers – and what do they really say about your product?
- 1 February 2016The Paris climate change summit will trigger a new wave of cleantech investment. The breakthroughs it brings will drive economic growth and create new jobs and prosperity.
- 1 February 2016Concerns over missed social opportunities can be a major driver for Millennials, as the travel industry has discovered.
- 1 January 2016Australian retailers are losing out in the competition for online sales, as consumers now spend more money with overseas websites than those from home-grown companies. Here are some lessons retailers could learn from their foreign competitors.
- 1 January 2016Tired of working long hours as an owner manager? By taking a step back, you can improve your quality of life and will be in a better position to take the business forward.
- 1 January 2016Innovation is big business and many companies invest heavily in trying to generate new ideas. But is it worthwhile? According to some experts, most business already have enough ideas - they just need to get better at putting them into practice.
- 1 January 2016Momentum takes a look at doing good. And why it might just be the best business decision you ever make.
- 1 January 2016What do businesses that grow fast have in common? If we knew that, we could bottle it.
- 1 January 2016850 million people are active on Facebook every month. 175 million tweets were sent in through Twitter every day in 2012. Our passionate affair with social media has not burned brightly then fizzled. It is developing all the characteristics of a relationship that is here for the long-haul.
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- 30 April 2019Traditional business thinking often operates with a one-eyed pursuit of economic growth, trapping leaders in a world that no longer exists. A new model by entrepreneur expert, Dr Lance Newey aims to offer a better way forward.
- 28 November 2018People are the most important factor in a business. However, recent research has found that some traditional Human Resource (HR) practices are ineffective. Is it time for a new approach?
- 2 July 2018"The finance industry’s narrow focus on creating shareholder value often has unintended consequences," says UQ Business School’s Professor Karen Benson. "It’s time for a new approach."
- 1 May 2018A study which set out to investigate what holds back women’s careers offers some useful insights into how to build confidence in children of both sexes.
- 1 March 2018Millions of Australians are involved in community sport, yet clubs’ existence often depends on alcohol sales and sponsorship.
- 1 March 2018Research behind the scenes at one of Australia’s most innovative businesses has shown that strong leadership is key to driving growth.
- 1 January 2018In politics and in business, military leaders are coming to the fore, and can offer some valuable lessons about how to thrive in an era of change and uncertainty.
- 1 January 2018Open-plan working is increasingly popular with companies, but critics claim it can damage productivity and morale.
- 1 November 2017Efficiency is no longer enough. Businesses need to be agile and adaptable to thrive in the new age of uncertainty, and play can help them achieve that.