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June 12, 2025 Rose-Marie Stambe, _The University of Queensland_; Arianna Gatta, _The University of Queensland_, and Christine Ablaza, _Flinders University_ Researchers found some forms of

‘contingent employment’ are clearly worse for workers. Others, under the right conditions, support job satisfaction. It’s all about job design. April 8, 2025 Dorina Pojani, _The University

of Queensland_; Neil G Sipe, _The University of Queensland_, and Ying Lu Working from home has become a contentious election issue, particularly for the Coalition which has swung from

opposing to embracing it. January 27, 2025 Timothy Colin Bednall, _Swinburne University of Technology_ and Kathryn Page, _Swinburne University of Technology_ The start of the new year could

be the best time to decide if your employer is doing enough to create a healthy and positive work environment. May 15, 2024 Christopher Wong Michaelson, _University of St. Thomas_ and

Jennifer Tosti-Kharas, _Babson College_ A philosopher and a psychologist break down the challenges of finding purposeful work that also pays well. February 11, 2024 Scott Schieman,

_University of Toronto_ Could the adverse effects of anti-work rhetoric spread beyond one’s own job perception? A sociologist’s recent research sheds light on the question. December 25, 2023

Candice Harris, _Auckland University of Technology_; Barbara Myers, _Auckland University of Technology_, and Jarrod Haar, _Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University_ Older workers can

struggle as much with work-life balance as their younger counterparts. But employers need to avoid treating them as a single group – their needs are surprisingly diverse. December 6, 2022

Sam Andrey, _Toronto Metropolitan University_; Cory Searcy, _Toronto Metropolitan University_, and Patrick Neumann, _Toronto Metropolitan University_ In this new world of hybrid work,

managers need to create working conditions that build and maintain interpersonal connections, while allowing for both high productivity and superior job satisfaction. June 29, 2022 Erin A.

Cech, _University of Michigan_ A sociologist took a critical look at the cherished career advice to ‘follow your passion.’ What she found is that this advice often brings unintended

consequences. December 14, 2021 Scott Schieman, _University of Toronto_ The narrative of the Great Resignation is that workers hate their jobs and are desperate to quit. The data tells a

somewhat different story. June 17, 2021 Erica Pimentel, _Queen's University, Ontario_ The post-pandemic return to work will provide an opportunity for employers and employees to

reconsider relationships. Here’s how organizations can build morale and stop valued employees from leaving. April 19, 2021 Andrew Bryce, _University of Sheffield_ Work can mean more than

just a pay cheque but some of the most meaningful jobs are paid the least. January 17, 2020 Stephanie Andel, _Indiana University Indianapolis_ Employers tend to see ‘cyberloafing’ as a waste

of time, but a new study suggests it serves an important function for workers. January 2, 2020 Elodie Chevallier, _Université de Sherbrooke _ The search for meaning in their work is

inevitable for employees seeking job satisfaction. Defining that meaning, however, can mean different things for different people. October 8, 2019 Denise Jackson, _Edith Cowan University_

and Ruth Bridgstock, _Griffith University_ Graduate employment outcomes will determine 40% of the $80 million extra government funding for universities. This is a problem for three reasons.

October 1, 2019 Deevia Bhana, _University of KwaZulu-Natal_; Kevin F. McGrath, _Macquarie University_; Penny Van Bergen, _Macquarie University_, and Shaaista Moosa, _University of

KwaZulu-Natal_ South Africa has a low number of male teachers in the foundation phase. Why this must change. August 10, 2018 Rachel Morrison, _Auckland University of Technology_ New research

reveals gender differences in what we most enjoy in a job: women enjoy being competent while men are more likely to seek a challenge. August 8, 2018 Margaret Mackay, _University of

Portsmouth_ High turnover can damage stability which is why keeping talent is so important to organisations. July 24, 2018 Jarrod Haar, _Auckland University of Technology_ A trial of a

four-day working week shows that employees felt better about their job, were more engaged and reported better work-life balance and less stress. March 29, 2018 Cheryl Carleton, _Villanova

University_ Whether they do it full-time or as a side hustle, Americans who have some say over their schedules and tasks seem to covet the flexibility. September 27, 2017 Nick Drydakis,

_Anglia Ruskin University_ There are huge benefits for trans people – and society – when they change their outward appearance to reflect their gender identity.