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  • New standards for disclosing a company’s sustainability and climate-related risks and opportunities will provide a high-quality, comprehensive global baseline for businesses. UQ experts explain how leaders can harness these standards to create positive change and redefine their brand.'
  • 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.
  • The digital transformation sweeping the world is revolutionising how we live and work, fuelled by new technologies such as AI, machine learning and automation. Our experts share 5 key strategies for service sector leaders to stay competitive in the digital era.
  • Despite more cyber-breaches emphasising the need for a diverse cybersecurity workforce, many barriers still deter women from the industry. What actions can we take to attract and retain diverse talent?
  • AI is ingrained in most industries, but humans are still suspicious of its use, particularly at work. How can organisations build trust in AI and encourage employees to buy in?
  • Experts agree more is needed to close Australia’s gender pay gap and improve gender equality at work. The business community is leading much of the innovation and progress.
  • The failing fast approach to innovation encourages businesses to test their ideas early and often to quickly identify and address any issues, saving valuable time, money and resources. But how can leaders adopt this approach without putting their businesses at risk?
  • Brisbane faces a variety of mobility challenges over the next decade, especially as the city prepares for an influx of tourists for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Some experts are looking to micromobility – such as e-scooters and e-bikes – to help alleviate the pressure.
  • We’ve collated 5 must-read articles, 3 insightful videos and an information-packed podcast featuring a wealth of practical strategies, winning tactics and proven advice from UQ business experts to help women at all stages of their career journey.

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  • Research shows that trust within an organisation is critically important for successfully navigating crises and disruption. Management expert from The University of Queensland Business School, Professor Nicole Gillespie, shares insights on how leaders can maintain employee trust during the current COVID-19 crises.
  • In the wake of the devastating bushfires, the challenge is not just to replace the burnt-out properties but also to rebuild the businesses and economy these communities rely on, which tourism plays a vital part in.
  • Frontier businesses are making money and creating wellbeing at the same time, thanks to a recognition that the two factors are deeply interconnected according to new research. The study worked with 117 leaders from Alaska, India and Norway.
  • Non-humans are moving into frontline roles. But would you really want to work with a robot – and can they offer long-term value to a business? New research helps leaders prepare for the future workforce.
  • Technology has severed the chains which once bound workers to their desks. Today your fellow team members could be operating from almost any location – the coffee shop around the corner, or the other side of the world.
  • From introducing robots in the workplace to persuading humans to work alongside them, leaders need to prepare for the brave new world ahead. But what skills will be most important for leaders as these technologies develop?
  • Traditional 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.
  • People 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?
  • Millions of Australians are involved in community sport, yet clubs’ existence often depends on alcohol sales and sponsorship.

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