A closer look at flexible work

New research shows that workers benefit from flexible work arrangements when employers align policies with individual preferences rather than uniform mandates.

The 12-year gap: how Australians can stay healthier for longer

Australians face a decade of poor health unless they close the gap between living longer and staying well.

The retirement blind spot

Australia’s superannuation system is at risk of disadvantaging vulnerable members, creating a gap between the legislated promise of dignity and the lived reality of retirement.

Australian ports need urgent reform

The privatisation of Australia’s major container ports and cartel-like behaviour from shipping lines is putting significant pressure on supply chain costs, which are being passed on to consumers.

We care – about profits

Companies looking to jump on the brand activism bandwagon to sell their goods and services to otherwise hard to reach socially conscious consumers need to at least appear authentic in their advertising to avoid the risk of consumer backlash.

Are you a workplace chameleon?

Many employees still feel the need to disguise their true selves to blend into conformist work cultures.

Six steps to successful crowdfunding

New research has found crowdfunding entrepreneurs should follow a number of steps to generate trust with investors in order to realise the full potential of crowdfunding.

Better leadership in hospitals can improve patient outcomes

New research has found an improved approach to leadership coordination and communication in hospitals can improve patient outcomes.

The ethics of AI

While many organisations are implementing artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions, there are costs and risks that need to be carefully considered.

3 budget priorities

The federal government should focus on specific measures that will boost employment and stimulate growth and productivity, says UNSW Business School’s Gigi Foster.

The budget can help young workers

Labour market scarring can have a lifelong effect on people’s earnings and their ability to climb the employment ladder, says UNSW Business School’s Richard Holden.

Facebook could face serious consequences over news ban

Facebook’s botched takedown of content publishers yesterday will likely have serious reputational and commercial consequences for the social media platform, says UNSW Business School’s Rob Nicholls.