Job insecurity wears heavy on people’s lives

New research shows employees exposed to job insecurity over more than four years became less emotionally stable, less agreeable, and less conscientious.

Preparing for the future of work

The nature of work is changing in a world of automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning and digitalisation, so what sort of jobs should young people prepare for?

Automation bites at unskilled jobs

Technological change has always destroyed jobs. But now automation and artificial intelligence are drying up the options for anyone without specialised skills.

Work smarter, not harder

Managers want productive employees now the holiday break is over, but micro-management and work pressure are not the solution.

Robots won’t replace our need to work

As machine automation and artificial intelligence surge, there’s paranoia our jobs will be overrun by robots. But even if this happens, labour won’t disappear, because humans need to work.

How do you deal with jerks at work?

Is there that one person who talks over you in meetings? Or maybe you’ve had your lunch pinched from the communal fridge? University of Queensland School of Psychology PhD candidate Mylyn Dat is studying how people deal with office scoundrels.

A foot in both camps

From an initial interest in optometry to managing a start-up to joining one of the world’s biggest tech giant – UNSW Business School alumna Jenny Chu has tried it all in the pursuit of a fulfilling career.

The ethics of the 4 day work week

There’s much to be said for the campaign to reduce weekly working hours but the ethics are more complex than often assumed.

Working relationships beat team building exercises

The key to an effective team-building strategy in the workplace is understanding that a team is really a social network built on connections between individuals.

Physical jobs take their toll in retirement

Men and women who have physically demanding jobs may experience poorer mental and physical health if they delay their retirement, new research led by Curtin University has found.

Mindfulness makes you a better workmate

Breathe and be present – new research backs the benefits of mindfulness in the workplace.

Is it OK to hire friends at work? It’s maybe not as simple as you’d think

How people react to someone hiring a personal acquaintance depends on their cultural background and where they are in the world, according to UNSW’s Josh Keller.