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New research investigates the role of conspiracy beliefs in shaping opposition to wind farms

Published on: 21 December 2022

Reaching net-zero targets requires massive increases in wind energy production, but efforts to build wind farms can meet stern local opposition. A new study from The University of Queensland and IWM Institut has discovered that wind farms face moderate to strong opposition from conspiracy beliefs, which ends up being the significant hurdle to their continued establishment.

UQ's MBA Director urges leaders and employers to prioritise the four ‘Cs’

Published on: 15 December 2022

The fundamental skills required for effective leadership haven't changed in the past 20 years, but some are now critical, according to UQ’s MBA Director, Associate Professor Nicole Hartley, who urges leaders and employers to prioritise four "Cs" in a chat with HR Daily.

Online learning myths: 5 common misconceptions about virtual postgraduate study

Published on: 29 November 2022

In the last few years, online learning has become an increasingly more recognised quality study option. Many students have chosen to transition from in-person learning to studying online because of the flexibility and convenience it offers.

UQ’s Carbon Literacy Program receives ‘green’ award

Published on: 21 November 2022

The University of Queensland has won an international sustainability award for its Carbon Literacy Program, a climate action short course established by the UQ Business School.

Planning to start a new job? Learn how workplace ‘Mavericks’ influence early on and retain uniqueness

So, you’ve got a new job. Congratulations! Now comes the ‘settling in’ time. But what does this mean? Do you have to politely smile, nod your head and accept everything about your new work culture to completely fit in and succeed? Not necessarily.

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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.