Corporate regulation - 21 Nov 2018
How Malaysian corporate laws can recover after corruption
The 1MDB money laundering scandal was corruption on a global scale. How can Malaysia recover – and persuade the world it has changed?
Marketing - 21 Nov 2018
Peers versus experts – Whose opinion do we value more?
New research explains when and why consumers rely on online peers versus expert reviews.
Economy - 7 Nov 2018
New measures for global poverty
How do we erase poverty? A new book takes a look at recent developments in the analysis of household behaviour on prices and how we measure poverty, taking a fresh look at an age-old problem.
Climate Change - 5 Nov 2018
Tax reform on gas is welcome, but other difficult issues lie ahead
The government’s surprise move to address the way tax revenue is collected for gas projects is a welcome reform, but Australia still has a long way to go. It’s time for other tough conversations.
Energy - 24 Oct 2018
Forecasting: Putting the smart into smart meters
A move to unlock the vast data collected by Victoria’s smart meters could help providers better forecast demand.
Marketing - 24 Oct 2018
How customers forgive
Why do we remain in an abusive relationship with service providers? New research shows business customers will generally forgive their transgressions.
Labour market - 10 Oct 2018
What Australia’s impending modern slavery reporting means for business
Proposed legislation will require Australian organisations to report on the risks of modern slavery in their operations and their supply chains.
Leadership - 10 Oct 2018
Looking for a manager to foster change? Hire a woman
Women are more likely to share information and discuss reports with others giving them valuable management skills for transforming organisations.
Marketing - 26 Sep 2018
Marketing that taps into our irrational beliefs
If you’ve ever quietly bought something because you believed it was your ‘lucky’ colour, you’re not alone. But be warned: you’re being studied.
Behavioural economics - 26 Sep 2018
How mothers impact on the careers of their daughters
A new study finds teenage daughters are influenced by their mothers and the women around them when it comes to their future work choices.
Behavioural economics - 12 Sep 2018
Could an ‘opt-in until you opt-out’ approach work to boost female leaders?
What does it take to get women into leadership positions? Our new podcast series Thought Capital speaks to an academic leader and explores intriguing new research.
Corporate regulation - 12 Sep 2018
How valuable are independent directors?
Distracted independent directors can have a significant negative impact on the performance of an organisation.