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15 July 2024
Supermarket concentration benefits stores, not shoppers
The proposed merger of Foodstuffs North Island and Foodstuffs South Island in New Zealand would be detrimental to consumers and competition in the supermarket sector, write Lisa Asher and Associate Professor Catherine Sutton-Brady from the Business School.
12 July 2024
Why real wages have fallen in Australia but risen in most other OECD countries
A changing workforce and the shift to enterprise bargaining have held back real wage growth, writes Professor John Buchanan.
08 July 2024
Graduates have new expectations of a modern workforce
A new report reveals graduate workers value flexibility, and are prepared to commit long-term to an employer who meets their needs.
03 July 2024
Researchers unlock 'materials genome', opening possibilities for next-generation design
A new microscopy method has allowed researchers to detect tiny changes in the atomic-level architecture of crystalline materials like advanced steels for ship hulls and custom silicon for electronics. It could advance our ability to understand the fundamental origins of materials properties and behaviour.
27 June 2024
Beauty platform Bella wins Genesis startup competition
Male-led startups dominate Australia's startup scene, but two young University of Sydney alumni are looking to beat the odds with their first venture.
24 June 2024
Indigenous-owned businesses level up
The first students of the flagship program for Indigenous business owners have graduated with a supplier microcredential and a new network of mentors and peers.
18 June 2024
Tight-knit communities can prevent environmental progress
New research indicates that strong community bonds could hinder rather than help environmental initiatives.
07 June 2024
Sexual harassment rife in retail work
The peak bodies representing retailers and workers are calling on the industry to address the scourge of sexual harassment, in light of new research.
03 June 2024
The joke's on us - how AI is replicating our laughter online
In an era in which we are increasingly reliant on digital devices and services, laughter can be a potent form of stress and frustration relief, and the tech industry knows it. But can AI genuinely emote a sense of humour, asks Dr Benjamin Nickl from the School of Languages and Cultures.
30 May 2024
Generous perks equals happy workers? Not always. Here's what employees really want
Benefits need to meet three criteria to be most effective at attracting and retaining employees, writes Associate Professor Sunghoon Kim for The Conversation.