Big Data - 29 Nov 2019
Is it time to back a female athlete to go ‘sub-130’?
Eliud Kipchoge drew acclaim by running a marathon in under two hours. But female athletes are setting the pace in pushing the boundaries of physical endeavour, argues Associate Professor Simon Angus.
Retail - 27 Nov 2019
‘Tis the spending season; but are Black Friday sales worth it?
Black Friday marks the start of the shopping silly season. But should retailers be filled with joy?
Leadership - 27 Nov 2019
Is good leadership bad for the wellbeing of leaders?
Employees like leaders who put the needs of their teams first. But this can take an emotional toll.
Leadership - 13 Nov 2019
Why wicked CEOs prevail: Dark personality traits of the executive suite
From the outside, it appears that some form of narcissism is required to make your way up the corporate ladder. Why do wicked CEOs seem to win?
Big Data - 13 Nov 2019
Breaking through the sub-two-hour marathon barrier
The marathon runner’s dream of breaking through the two-hour barrier is now in sight.
Labour market - 13 Nov 2019
The motherhood penalty: why employers fear women
Employers fear the ‘risk’ of pregnancy among younger women seeking part-time jobs, research reveals.
Health economics - 30 Oct 2019
How economic conditions impact on opioid deaths in Australia
Unemployment-related stress leads to an increase in prescription opioid deaths; so does economic uncertainty.
Management - 15 Oct 2019
Do friends matter at work?
High-quality friendships at work help create thriving employees.
Management - 14 Oct 2019
Surviving or thriving? Beyond the daily grind
What makes us thrive at work? Monash Business School’s Multidisciplinary International Network on Thriving (MINT) is investigating what it takes for both individuals and organisations to flourish.
Marketing - 2 Oct 2019
What consumers really want
Launching a new product to market is often hit-and-miss. But researchers have developed a method that more accurately predicts the success of new products.
Banking - 18 Sep 2019
Why it really pays for companies to get this one thing right
Customer satisfaction flows right through a company’s bottom line, influencing capital equity costs and even institutional investors.
Management - 18 Sep 2019
The art of the deal: Negotiate like a pro
Research shows giving people different offers or ‘choices’ when negotiating can reduce their stress and lead to win-win outcomes.