Dr Sibasis Acharya has always wanted to work in the mining and metallurgy sector. As a child, he grew up in the mineral-rich Indian state of Odisha , which inspired him to pursue a career in the industry.
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.
Cancel culture — withdrawing support for public figures when they do or say something offensive — has become so widespread it was Macquarie Dictionary’s 2019 word of the year. Marketing expert, Dr Alison Joubert from The University of Queensland Business School explains how this trend is affecting society and marketers.
Tourism has emerged as one of the hardest-hit industries during the coronavirus pandemic, yet, its income is paramount to the survival of most countries. Now is the perfect time to build in strategies that ensure environmental and economic sustainability.
The MasterChef episode in which competitor Laura Sharrad worked through the pain of a serious injury encourages chefs to make the "ultimate sacrifice" over seeking treatment, a University of Queensland expert warns.
Australian companies are racing to reconfigure their supply chains after the coronavirus health crisis exposed the fragility of global trade routes, but those which have avoided the impact say the secret goes deeper than suppliers.
Widescale disruption wrought by COVID-19 has forced employers to rethink, re-evaluate and reposition how they do business. As restrictions ease and operations resume, employers have a rare opportunity to reshape their workplace culture and a chance to create a more “conflict-positive” workplace.