Accounting - 10 Jun 2020
Flu fallout: corporate information compromised by mistakes
Findings which show critical mistakes are made when we are unwell take on a new perspective as we grapple with returning to work post-COVID-19 lockdown.
Banking - 8 Jun 2020
Payday lenders: trusted friends or debt traps?
Need a loan? Research reveals social media users should be wary of payday lenders using digital platforms to peddle their wares to the vulnerable.
COVID-19 - 27 May 2020
Can friendship networks help pinpoint those most in need?
When it comes to handing out aid, friendship networks can provide a way of determining who are the neediest in the community.
COVID-19 - 27 May 2020
Don’t hold off breast cancer screening, women told
COVID-19 has made women reluctant to attend routine breast cancer screening, but there is a compelling reason not to put it off: cost.
COVID-19 - 27 May 2020
Bouncing back from COVID-19: what determines resilience?
‘She’ll be right mate’ is Australia’s version of Britain’s ‘Keep calm and carry on’. But what determines our ability to bounce back when life deals a heavy blow?
Behavioural economics - 13 May 2020
The ‘truth’ about ‘bullsh*t’ and why we do it at work
Why people ‘bullsh*t’ is now a genuine area of study and reveals a lot about our motivations, particularly in the workplace.
COVID-19 - 13 May 2020
COVID-19 testing by age: A road map back to work?
With the COVID infection curve flattening, attention now turns to plans that will transition Australia to normal economic activity.
COVID-19 - 6 May 2020
How COVID-19 widens the divide between rich and poor children
Financial hardship from the COVID-19 lockdown will broaden the gap between rich and poor, with children faring worst.
COVID-19 - 30 Apr 2020
In light of COVID-19, should we switch our retirement system to a universal pension?
The COVID-19 crisis potentially opens the way for big changes to Australia’s retirement system. Could we use super to fund pensions?
COVID-19 - 29 Apr 2020
Amid a looming global change, Australia has a chance to rewrite the rules
A very significant reversal in Australia’s approach to international cooperation is underway, auguring an era of engagement with other global institutions outside the UN.
China - 29 Apr 2020
Could a sharp fall in exports sink China’s economy?
Far from providing an opportunity for global dominance, COVID-19 has revealed the great weaknesses in China’s economy.
COVID-19 - 28 Apr 2020
7 ways employers can respond to help calm the fear of COVID-19
The fear of COVID-19 has spread faster than the virus. With the public in a frenzy, how can employers respond to create inclusive workplaces?