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The fate of flexible work: How culture, technology, design and wellbeing will shape the workplace

The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t just disrupt our world; it transformed the very essence of how – and where – we work. Our experts offer strategies for business leaders to manage employees as workplaces continue to adapt and evolve.

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Leading with inclusion: QLD Australian of the Year’s mission to transform the workforce

UQ Business School alum and CEO of Australian Spatial Analytics, Geoff Smith, is on a mission to increase workforce participation for neurodivergent individuals. In this article, Geoff and Associate Professor Miriam Moeller explore creating inclusive work environments and research-backed insights to better support the neurodivergent community.

Question the hype: why 80% of AI projects fail and how leaders can help

Research reveals a staggering failure rate for new data science and AI projects. Using research and case studies, UQ Business School and industry experts advise how to give your project the best chance of success.

Beware of bad customers – and 3 other ways small and medium businesses can thrive in 2025

Times are tough for small and medium-sized businesses, but even in this economic climate, there are ways they can improve their prospects. A UQ innovation expert shares practical tips to build business resilience.

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Free food and beer are common perks for hospitality workers – but are they masking unfairness?

Published on: 13 May 2025

For cafe and restaurant workers, getting a free drink or meal at the end of a long shift might feel like a well-deserved reward. But could such perks – common across the industry – be masking deeper issues?

Packaging up a sustainable future for Australian business

Published on: 29 April 2025

Researchers at Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator have developed a roadmap to help Australian food and beverage businesses shift towards more eco-friendly packaging.

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Markets are choppy. What should you do with your super if you are near retirement?

Published on: 28 April 2025

For Australians approaching retirement, recent market volatility may feel like more than just a bump in the road. Unlike younger investors, who have time on their side, retirees don’t have the luxury of waiting out downturns. A sharp dip just before, or as you begin drawing down your superannuation, can leave lasting damage. It’s not just about watching your super balance dip.

‘Behind every claim is a grieving family’. Death benefits inquiry demands change but lacks penalties

Published on: 1 April 2025

When Lisa’s husband passed away unexpectedly, she assumed accessing his superannuation death benefit would be straightforward. Instead, she spent months navigating a bureaucratic maze.