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What the new IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards mean for business

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.'

Bouncing back into your career

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.

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Digital service transformation trends: 5 ways to stay competitive in 2024 and beyond

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.

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Mindfully outraged by injustice

Published on: 24 October 2023

Mindfulness doesn’t always prompt a ‘keep calm and carry on’ attitude – it can amplify outrage at injustice, according to research from The University of Queensland.

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Manifesting your way to bankruptcy

Published on: 20 September 2023

People who believe in manifesting financial success are more likely to make risky investments and end up bankrupt, according to a report by The University of Queensland Business School researchers.

Being wise with rewards may be the secret to great leadership

Published on: 18 September 2023

Dr Adam Kay discusses the WISE rewards system which builds upon universal motivators of sustained high performance to help build successful organisations.

This desk is mine! How noisy offices can make us more territorial

Published on: 15 September 2023

From colleagues chatting about their weekends or having intense phone conversations, to email alerts and loud tapping on keyboards, the evidence that open-plan offices take a toll on our wellbeing continues to mount.

The future depends on what you do today

Published on: 14 September 2023

Gandhi once said, ‘The future depends on what you do today’, and young professional Isabella Shoard is a living, breathing example of this. Like a lot of young women, Isabella thought she might want to be a teacher when she grew up. “I’ve always had a passion for learning and have sought ways to continuously educate myself”, she said.