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.

Bait and switch

New research has quantified the size of the gap between the forecast and actual earnings of start-ups presented by entrepreneurs to potential investors.

Reshaping the future of international economic governance

Developments in international economic law could alter Australia’s relationship with China and other key trading partners, says UNSW Law’s Professor Heng Wang.

Recruiters shouldn’t bother stalking applicants’ social media profiles

UNSW Business School research has found there is little to no correlation for recruiters between a job candidate’s social media profile and potential on-the-job performance or retention levels.