Economy - 15 May 2019
It’s just a gig: how the gig economy is stealing workers’ rights
Freedom and flexibility versus no holiday or sick pay – and often no superannuation: that’s the choice facing ‘gig’ economy workers. Is it time for them to be guaranteed certain basic rights?
Marketing - 15 May 2019
Sex sells – but not the way you think
Can our views on casual sex unexpectedly benefit marketers? Research from Monash Business School says it can.
Legal - 1 May 2019
Why do business schools need to teach human rights?
Even if they were never intended to cause harm, some business decisions can lead to human rights abuses. That’s why educating future leaders to think about the consequences of their actions is critical.
Big Data - 1 May 2019
Seizing the initiative: What else the Panama Papers reveal
While the 2016 Panama Papers investigation revealed unprecedented tax avoidance, a new study unearths another role offshore entities play: helping those involved avoid governments confiscating their property.
Superannuation - 10 Apr 2019
How the gender gap hits the superannuation of Australian women early
The gender differences show that labour market forces are a key factor as to why women persistently fall behind men when it comes to superannuation savings.
China - 3 Apr 2019
The Pacific: The new battle between China and US
While the United States lacks a cohesive Pacific strategy, China is winning over the inhabitants of the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, argues David Gilbert and Garry Bruton.
Sustainability - 28 Mar 2019
The myth of the ‘genderless’ worker
Gender bias against female workers in Bangladesh’s garment factories has put a spotlight on the issue of ethical procurement of ready-made garments.
Marketing - 27 Mar 2019
Changing the way we measure online ad effectiveness
Marketers have been locked into a system that may not effectively measure the impact of all forms of advertising.
Big Data - 15 Mar 2019
Providing Venezuelans with trusted information in a time of crisis
As the national power outage in Venezuela grinds on, the IP-Observatory is providing real-time insights through big-data.
China - 13 Mar 2019
Growth rates and the dark underside of China’s economy
The effect of US tariffs now weighs heavily on the reliability of China’s official economic data. What is China’s real growth rate?
Accounting - 5 Dec 2018
Why is it hard for mutuals to measure value?
New research is looking at creating a way of measuring ethical and fair behaviour that will put a clearer value on cooperative and mutual enterprises.
Economy - 5 Dec 2018
Motivating volunteers – praise or satisfaction?
Using public recognition is a useful way to motivate volunteers and attract people who are not necessarily motivated by altruism.