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Does a 4-day work week help or hinder Australian business?

Burnt out, stressed, disengaged and unproductive. Employees and organisations alike acknowledge there is a steady swell of discontent with work-life imbalance across many industries and workplaces. While the COVID-19 pandemic brought challenges to the business sector, it also illuminated new ways of working beyond the traditional 9-to-5 office grind.

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Daily habits of successful CEOs: 7 Practices adopted by effective leaders

What does it take to lead an organisation? Aside from the obvious qualities — discipline, creativity and confidence, to name a few — many notable CEOs have adopted key daily habits that have helped them rise to the top.

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5 crucial trends to build business resilience in 2023

Governments, economies and the organisations that power them have witnessed unprecedented threats to supply chains, customer bases, cybersecurity and critical infrastructure over the past few years.

MBA graduate creates world-first drone to save lives in water rescues

Published on: 14 November 2022

University of Queensland MBA graduate Joe Bryant has developed a world-first drone that will help save lives and reduce human risk in dangerous water rescues.

Prestigious award for early career researcher

Published on: 3 November 2022

The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia has named The University of Queensland Business School’s Dr Felix Septianto as one of four leading early career researchers in the country.

6 need-to-know leadership trends to uplift your career in 2023

Published on: 1 November 2022

If you’re thinking about changing careers or taking the next step professionally, you’re not alone. As many as 3.3 million Australians are rethinking their careers post-pandemic, following the global trend known as The Great Resignation or the Great Reshuffle (ING Future Focus Report, 2020).

Top 5 myths about an MBA debunked

Published on: 1 November 2022

Despite new research showing graduates remain in high demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, many potential MBA students still hold concerns about embarking on the world’s most popular management qualification.

Igniting digital innovation for a bright future

Published on: 31 October 2022

A University of Queensland course is preparing business students for future technologies and jobs that haven’t been invented yet by encouraging them to turn theory into innovation action.