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Marketing in a Socially Conscious World with Dr Vivian Pontes

Published on: 12 July 2022

In this Business Chicks Masterclass video with lecturer in marketing, Dr Vivian Pontes, you’ll learn more about social connectedness and how this can be an important factor to encourage and build relationships with your target market.

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Too much self-discipline at work makes you appear “robotic” to your peers

Published on: 7 July 2022

An international study involving the UQ Business School has found evidence suggesting that business leaders who display extraordinary self-discipline at work may be dehumanised and perceived as “robot-like”.

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The election shows the conservative culture war on climate change could be nearing its end

Published on: 25 May 2022

Inflation impacts

Three UQ Business and Economic experts share insights on housing, investment and wages growth. Inflation in Australia is officially at its highest level in more than 20 years, confirming the price hike people have been experiencing at supermarkets, service stations and in the housing market.

The art of influencing without authority

8 expert-approved tactics to 'manage up' and persuade peers. Whether you’re trying to persuade your co-workers to get behind your idea or convince your boss to let you try something new, every professional can benefit from learning the art of influencing without authority.

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Navigating misinformation, echo chambers and fake news

Fake news bots. Misinformation. Online extremism. Echo chambers. They’re all hallmarks of the digital era: an era in which conspiracy theories on everything from the COVID-19 pandemic to climate change have spread like wildfire across social media, forums and chats.

How to avoid algorithmic decision-making mistakes: lessons from the Robodebt debacle

The unprecedented amount of data generated in society today has incentivized governments to automate citizen-facing services with algorithmic decision-making systems.

The top 7 leadership lessons you need now to beat the Great Resignation

As 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.