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In the media A collection of media articles featuring the work of our researchers Media enquiries Our researchers are available for comment and interviews related to organisational psychology and workplace wellbeing. For any media enquiries about the Future of Work Institute and its work, please contact media@curtin.edu.au . Filter by year Select year Filter by media type Select media type Filter by researcher Select researcher 17 Mar 2023 5 most promising Fintech startups Read more 21 Mar 2023 Gadget review: release of new Airy Pods Read more 22 Mar 2023 Best smart wearables of 2023 Read more 19 Mar 2023 How technology can help curb attention disorders Read more 18 Mar 2023 Entering a new era of IoT Read more 20 Mar 2023 Long-term benefits of clean energy sources Read more

Browse our list of research reports from the Future of Work Institute (FOWI) All reports Filter by Author Select Author Filter by Topic Select Topic Filter by Publisher Select Publisher Unpacking the Enablers and Hindrances on the PARRTH to SMART Work Design 2025 Monica Trezise, Dr Lucinda Iles, Dr Anu Jolly, Dr Arian Kunzelmann, Dr Cheryl Yam, Professor Sharon Parker Read more CEPAR Industry Report 2025/1: Leading for Age Diversity: Evaluation of the Ascent Leadership Program 2024 Dr Leah Zoszak, Dr Eva Zellman, Associate Professor Daniela Andrei, Professor Sharon Parker Read more CEPAR Industry Report 2024/2 Mature Workers in Organisations: Understanding Retirement in Australia 2024 Dr Leah Zoszak, Associate Professor Daniela Andrei Read more From Incidents to Insights: A Guide to Leveraging Frontline Perspectives in Operational Debriefs 2024 Katrina Hosszu, Henry Gunson, Alex Boeing, Judy Chi, Professor Karina Jorritsma Read more Initiating Care and Career Check-ins at the WA Police Force: A Guide to Making Work, Work for You 2024 Henry Gunson, Alex Boeing, Katrina Hosszu, Judy Chi, Professor Karina Jorritsma Read more Promoting Care and Careers in the WA Police Force: A Guide to Checking-in with your People 2024 Alex Boeing, Henry Gunson, Katrina Hosszu, Judy Chi, Professor Karina Jorritsma Read more Wellbeing on Station: A Toolkit for Firefighters and Station Officers 2024 Alex Boeing, Henry Gunson, Katrina Hosszu, Judy Chi, Professor Karina Jorritsma Read more Partnering for Success: A Guide to Enhancing Ambulance Crew Mentorship 2024 Katrina Hosszu, Henry Gunson, Alex Boeing, Judy Chi, Professor Karina Jorritsma Read more Together We Thrive: A Toolkit for Learning, Care and Career Development at DBCA 2024 Alex Boeing, Henry Gunson, Katrina Hosszu, Judy Chi, Professor Karina Jorritsma Read more Designing SMARTer work to reduce psychosocial risks: Evaluating the effectiveness of a participatory workredesign intervention in aged care 2024 Associate Professor Daniela Andrei, Dr Madison Kho, Dr Jane Chong, Professor Sharon Parker, Dr Lucinda Iles, Dr Hayley Moore, Dr Eyal Karin Read more Changing work design to improve mental health in the Healthcare and Social Assistance industry 2024 Dr Lucinda Iles, Dr Anu Jolly, Dr Arian Kunzelmann, Cati Thomas Read more The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Program Landmark Study: Insights from the Worker Survey and Interviews 2024 Dr Cheryl Yam, Dr Melissa Chapman, Dr Lucinda Iles, Martin Anderson, Professor Sharon Parker Read more Caught between Obligation and Exclusion: The Plight of Mature Age Jobseekers in Australia’s Employment Services System 2023 Dr Cheryl Sykes, Professor Marylène Gagné Read more Investigative panel into building and retaining an effective homelessness sector workforce 2023 Professor Patrick Dunlop, Dr Jess Gilbert, Professor Marylène Gagné, Hawa Muhammad Farid Read more Thriving Sustainably: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Workplace Mental Health - A Thrive at Work Survey Insights Report 2023 Dr Belinda Cham, Professor Karina Jorritsma, Professor Mark Griffin, Professor Sharon Parker Read more How work design shapes mental health in the Healthcare and Social Assistance industry 2023 Dr Anu Jolly, Dr Arian Kunzelmann, Dr Cheryl Yam, Professor Sharon Parker Read more Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety in the mining industry – The MARS Program Landmark Study: Workplace policy and practice survey 2023 Dr Cathy Drane, Dr Cheryl Yam, Martin Anderson, Professor Karina Jorritsma, Professor Sharon Parker Read more Thrive at Work Audit Toolkit – Take stock and mature your organisation’s mental health and wellbeing practices 2023 Professor Karina Jorritsma, Dr Belinda Cham, Judy Chi, Dr Melissa Chapman Read more Thrive at Work Focus Groups Toolkit – Diagnose and develop solutions to improve the work design of your people through consultation 2023 Professor Karina Jorritsma, Judy Chi, Vanessa Moore, Alex Boeing Read more Thrive at Work Survey Toolkit - Develop a strategic and integrated employee wellbeing survey 2023 Professor Karina Jorritsma, Judy Chi, Dr Belinda Cham, Dr Melissa Chapman Read more Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety in the mining industry – Towards a healthy and safe workforce in the mining industry: A review and mapping of current practice 2022 Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre Read more Volunteering in Australia: The organisation perspective 2022 Professor Patrick Dunlop, Hawa Muhammad Farid Read more Mental awareness, respect and safety in the mining industry – The landmark study: A review and synthesis of the literature 2022 Dr Cheryl Yam, Professor Sharon Parker, Martin Anderson, Dr Cathy Drane Read more Psychological injury in the New South Wales Healthcare and Social Assistance industry: A retrospective cohort study 2022 Healthy Working Lives Research Group Read more Emergency Services Workforce 2030 2022 Dr Jane Chong, Professor Patrick Dunlop Read more Emergency Services Workforce 2030 - Changing Work Literature Review 2022 Dr Jane Chong, Professor Patrick Dunlop Read more Emergency Services Workforce 2030 - Changing Landscape Literature Review 2022 Dr Jane Chong, Professor Patrick Dunlop Read more Risk factors associated with psychological injury among Healthcare and Social Assistance workers in non-hospital settings: Systematic scoping review 2022 Healthy Working Lives Research Group, Professor Sharon Parker Read more Support Your Volunteers: Volunteer Leader Toolkit 2022 Professor Patrick Dunlop,Hawa Muhammad Farid Read more An Employer Lens on COVID-19: Adapting to change in Australian workplaces 2021 Professor Sharon Parker Read more How to Lead Flexible Work: A Guide to Successful Policy and Practice for Managers 2020 Lena Neumeier, Professor Sharon Parker, Professor Karina Jorritsma, Dr Caroline Knight Read more How to Manage Virtual Teams: A Guide for Managers 2020 Kiri Adams, Professor Sharon Parker, Professor Karina Jorritsma, Professor Mark Griffin Read more How to make my Flexible Work SMART: A Guide for Workers 2020 Kim Parker, Professor Sharon Parker, Professor Karina Jorritsma Read more How Digital Collaboration is shaping the future of Healthcare and Education 2020 Dr Zitong Sheng, Dr Keyao Li, Professor Mark Griffin Read more Maximising Potential: Findings from the Mature Workers in Australia Survey (MWOS) Report 2019 Associate Professor Daniela Andrei, Professor Sharon Parker, Dr Lucinda Iles, Dr Gigi Petery, Leah Zoszak, Shannon Chen Read more MAPNet: Rethinking Work Skills for the Future 2019 Professor Mark Griffin, Melissa Chapman, Katrina Hosszu, Megan Orchard, Professor Sharon Parker, Professor Karina Jorritsma, Professor Marylene Gagne, Professor Patrick Dunlop Read more Thrive at Work Toolkit 2019 Professor Karina Jorritsma, Professor Sharon Parker, Professor Mark Griffin Read more Impact of FIFO work arrangements on the mental health and wellbeing of FIFO workers 2018 Professor Sharon Parker, Professor Mark Griffin, Professor Karina Jorritsma Read more Does the evidence and theory support the good work design principles? An Educational Resource 2015 Professor Sharon Parker Read more

We welcome PhD candidates who are passionate about improving work and contributing to healthier, more productive workforces. Study with us Browse current opportunities and find out why FOWI is the perfect place for a PhD. Is a PhD the right next step for me? Are you excited by the idea of conducting original research that could influence how millions of people experience work? Do you thrive on deep, sustained investigation into complex workplace problems? If you are intellectually curious, passionate about addressing complex workplace challenges, and eager to make a meaningful impact through research, pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) may be the ideal next step. At the Future of Work Institute (FOWI), we welcome candidates who are passionate about improving work and contributing to healthier, more productive workforces. What support and funding options are available? Eligible candidates may receive a Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship, funded by the Australian Government. Each scholarship includes: Tax-free living stipend Tuition fee offset Additional allowances for research expenses In addition to financial support, you will benefit from a rich research experience, including: Opportunities to collaborate on industry-funded projects that shape real-world policy and practice Individualised supervision and mentoring from internationally recognised researchers A collaborative, inclusive environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth Publication and writing support to help you build a strong academic profile Access to conferences and networking opportunities to connect with global experts and peers There are currently no PhD opportunities available with the Future of Work Institute Follow the Future of Work Institute on LinkedIn and sign up to the mailing list for updates. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our news Current PhD candidates Contact Annika Mertens Project title: The Role of Work Design in the Technology Implementation Process in Healthcare In collaboration with Perth Children’s Hospital and Fiona Stanley Hospital, Annika is investigating how a new technology introduced at work changes existing work design and how existing work design impacts the technology implementation process. Supervisors: Professor Sharon Parker, Dr Madison Kho and Dr Gareth Baynam. Contact Rachel Xia Project title: The social class effect on employee selection Rachel's thesis aims to investigate how job candidates' social class signals influence recruiters' hiring evaluation and decisions, with the ultimate goal of helping organisations develop effective practices to mitigate unintentional discrimination and improve hiring quality. Supervisors: Professor Patrick Dunlop, Professor Amy Tian and Associate Professor Serena Wee. Contact Shannon Rowley Project title: Employee Recruitment Messaging, Anticipated Universal Needs Satisfaction, Value Congruence, and Individual Characteristics Shannon is investigating if employee recruitment activities, including information provided on career websites and job advertisements impacts jobseeker attraction and pursuit intentions through a motivation and fit perception lens. Supervisors: Professor Marylene Gagne and Professor Patrick Dunlop Contact Yijing Liao Project title: Understanding how Generative AI Tools Influence Task Performance: The Role of Skill Level and Human Learning Yijing's research employs a range of experimental interventions to explore how Generative AI tools can impact workers learning or 'skill levelling'. Supervisors: Professor Sharon Parker, Dr Claire Mason and Professor Eva Kyndt. Contact Guofan Li Project title: Will AI Hire Me? - How and when AI Decisions Affect Applicant's Psychological Mechanisms, Reactions, and Intentions Guofan is exploring how AI decisions affect workers' psychological mechanisms, reactions, and intentions, as well as providing intervention measures to alleviate workers' negative reactions. Supervisors: Professor Sharon Parker, Dr Fangfang Zhang, and Professor Patrick Dunlop. Contact Wanghuan Lin Project title: A Unified Cognitive Model for Understanding Human Operators' use Automated Advice Wanghuan is using computational models to explore the affects of automation on human learning and decision-making, her research will examine if an over-reliance and dependance on information aids can influence cognitive processes, and whether key task-related factors such as workload and time pressure are impacted. Supervisors: Dr Luke Strickland and Professor Mark Griffin. Contact Georgia Humphry Project title: Generative Artificial Intelligence Disruption in Talent Acquisition Wanghaun is using computational models to explore the affects of automation on human learning and decision-making, her research will examine if an over-reliance and dependance on information aids can influence cognitive processes, and whether key task-related factors such as workload and time pressure are impacted. Supervisors: Professor Patrick Dunlop and Professor Amy Tian Contact Lana Ireland Project title: Motivational assumptions of leaders Prevailing assumptions about human motivation that underpin management practices and organisational design are rarely examined. Lana aims to investigate how motivational assumptions are influenced and evaluate interventions that can support the development of SDT-informed assumptions in business leaders resulting in organisations that are both ethical and effective Supervisors: Professor Marylene Gagne and Professor Patrick Dunlop What our students say "Professor Gagne is a walking example of a need-supportive and committed leader who brings out the best in people." - Dan Agate, PhD Candidate from the United States Learn about Dan's story PhD Alumni Natalya Desai Project title: Adapting to new technologies in multidisciplinary healthcare units Completion year: 2025 Supervisors: Professor Mark Griffin, Professor Marylene Gagne and Dr Georgia Hay Eyüp İlker Camgöz Project title: Want more Leaders? Think Enriched Work Design Completion year: 2025 Supervisors: Professor Sharon Parker, Dr Florian Klonek and Dr Anu Jolly Dan Agate Project title: The Communication Dynamics Behind Team Motivation Emergence Completion year: 2025 Supervisors: John Curtin Distinguished Professor Marylène Gagné, Dr Florian Klonek, and Professor Thomas O'Neill Eva Zellman Project title: The role of leadership in managing an ageing and age-diverse workforce Completion year: 2024 Supervisors: Associate Professor Daniela Andrei and John Curtin Distinguished Professor Sharon Parker Hayley Moore Thesis title: I Can't Get No (Need) Satisfaction: Applying Basic Psychological Needs Theory to Foster Human Connection and Improved Applicant Reactions to Asynchronous Video Interviews Completion year: 2023 Supervisors: Professor Patrick Dunlop, John Curtin Distinguished Professor Marylène Gagné, Dr Djurre Holtrop Lucinda Iles Thesis title: An Investigation into the Organisational Challenges Associated with An Ageing and Age Diverse Workforce Completion year: 2023 Supervisors: Associate Professor Daniela Andrei and John Curtin Distinguished Professor Sharon Parker Notable achievements: Hal Kendig Prize for Best ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR) PhD Thesis 2023 Cheryl Sykes Thesis title: Thinking Beyond 'Sticks' in Australian Employment Services: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective Completion year: 2022 Supervisors: John Curtin Distinguished Professor Marylène Gagné and Professor John Phillimore Cheryl Yam Thesis title: Examining the Curvilinear Effects of Autonomy at Work Completion year: 2022 Supervisors: John Curtin Distinguished Professor Sharon Parker and Dr Laura Fruhen Notable achievements: Best paper in the Journal of Organisational Behaviour (2019) Belinda Cham Thesis title: Endurance in Extreme Work Environments Completion year: 2021 Supervisors: John Curtin Distinguished Professor Mark Griffin, Associate Professor Daniela Andrei, Dr Micah Kate Wilson, Dr Sam Huf Notable achievements: Eureka Prize Finalist (2021) Bin Wang Thesis title: Thrive in a Digital Age: Understanding ICT-enabled Work Experiences through the Lens of Work Design Completion year: 2020 Supervisors: John Curtin Distinguished Professor Sharon Parker and Dr Yukun Liu Notable achievements: Recipient of the Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad Fangfang Zhang Thesis title: Reorienting Job Crafting Research: Theoretical Clarification and Novel Investigations into Demands Crafting Completion year: 2020 Supervisors: John Curtin Distinguished Professor Sharon Parker and Professor Marylène Gagné Notable achievements: Best paper in the Journal of Organisational Behaviour (2019) 10 reasons to do your PhD at FOWI Learn more Testimonials from our PhD Alumni "Knowing that the research I do has a real impact on people in society, is a really rewarding experience." - Dr Cheryl Yam, FOWI Research Fellow and PhD Alumni Learn about Cheryl's story "One of the best aspects of doing a PhD at FOWI is that I can do both of these things at the same time. I receive great mentorship and guidance to develop my own research expertise, but I also get to conduct research that is impactful, multidisciplinary and collaborative... This has made my PhD journey more meaningful, interesting and varied." - Dr Belinda Cham, FOWI Research Fellow and PhD Alumni Learn about Belinda's story "The Centre for Transformative Work Design is a place where Work Design is researched, understood and practiced. You can hardly ask for a better environment in which to learn and conduct research." - Jia-Xin Tay (Jay)

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< Back Caught between Obligation and Exclusion: The Plight of Mature Age Jobseekers in Australia’s Employment Services System Read the report About the report This report presents a detailed qualitative study of mature age individuals navigating Australia's mandatory employment services while on income support Sykes, C., Gagne, M. (2023). Caught between Obligation and Exclusion: The Plight of Mature Age Jobseekers in Australia’s Employment Services System. An industry report prepared by ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research. https://www.cepar.edu.au/sites/default/files/Caught-between-obligation-and-exclusion-CEPAR-Industry-Report-October-2023.pdf Citation: Previous Next

< Back Changing work design to improve mental health in the Healthcare and Social Assistance industry Read the report About the report This report presents the results of Design for Care participant interviews assessing their experiences of work redesign. It identifies key organisational, leadership, group, and individual factors that supported or hindered the effectiveness of the work redesigns. Iles, L. J., Askovic, M., Deng, C., Trezise, M., Graf, E., Zettna, N., Jolly, A., Kunzelmann, A., Thomas, C., Carr, M., Yam, C., Johnson, A., Nguyen, H., Parker, S. Changing work design to improve mental health in the Healthcare and Social Assistance industry. A report by the Centre for Transformative Work Design at Curtin University and the University of Sydney Business School, funded by Insurance and Care (icare) NSW as part of the Design for Care research project. April 2024. Citation: Previous Next

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Events Browse our upcoming and past events at the Future of Work Institute. Upcoming event No events at the moment Past Events You are what you do: How work design shapes your identity and personality 04 Mar 2026, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm AWST Details Transforming work with play: Insights into embedding playfulness at work 19 Feb 2026, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm AWST Learn more Thrive at Work in Mining - Toolkits and Case Studies Launch 24 Nov 2025, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Details Thrive at Work Leadership Masterclass Series Launch 04 Nov 2025, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Details Multiple Dates Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Workshop #4 - Psychosocial Risks: Identification and Mitigation Strategies 25 Sept 2025, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Details Multiple Dates Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Workshop #3 - Cultivating Respect: Fostering an Inclusive Workplace via Dive 28 Aug 2025, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Details Multiple Dates Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Workshop #2 - Leading Well: How to Manage Workplace Well-being as a Manager 03 July 2025, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Details Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Workshop #1 - Exploring the Benefits and Techniques of Good Work Design 19 June 2025, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Details Design for Care Showcase: A Journey to SMARTer Workplaces in the H&SA Industry 30 Apr 2025, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm AEST Details Design for Care State of Affairs Breakfast 4: SMARTer work design to prevent psychological injury 05 Nov 2024, 8:30 am – 10:00 am Details Beyond the buzz: What can we really expect from a future with AI? 17 Sept 2024, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Details Roundtable: Reshaping management for the future workforce 17 July 2024, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Details Breakfast: Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Landmark Study - Insights and ideas moving forward 27 June 2024, 7:00 am – 11:00 am Details Design for Care State of Affairs Breakfast 3: Changing work design to improve mental health 03 Apr 2024, 8:30 am – 10:00 am Details 2024 Centre for Transformative Work Design Conference 13 Feb 2024, 8:30 am – 14 Feb 2024, 5:30 pm Details Future Ready Series 04 Oct 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Details SMART Design for Care State of Affairs Breakfast 2 04 July 2023, 8:30 am – 10:00 am Details Thrive at Work in Mining Masterclass Cohort Celebration and Toolkits Launch 18 May 2023, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Details Load More Featured event Centre for Transformative Work Design (CTWD) Conference 2024 Leading global scholars in work design, industry and government representatives gathered in Perth to explore how to navigate the increasing complexities of our working lives. The theme of the inaugural conference was ‘Work Design for Success: Innovative Research and Leading-Edge Practice.’ Learn more FOWI Academy & Seminar Series Dedicated to research, learning and discussion Our FOWI Academy & Seminar series brings together researchers from all disciplines and career stages to explore enriching perspectives and new approaches in Management, Organisational Behaviour and related areas. View past recordings

Recruitment Roadmap Achieving Clarity, Diversity, and Support for Emergency Volunteers Project members Project lead Professor Patrick Dunlop Project lead Professor Marylène Gagné Project lead Djurre Holtrop Project member Hawa Muhummad Farid Project member Darja Kragt Project member Liz Pritchard Project member Aleksandra Luksyte Overview The Future of Work Institute (FOWI) has partnered with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) to deliver organisational resources that work to improve recruitment and retention practices of emergency service volunteers. The research was undertaken through a combination of questionnaires and interviews with volunteers and stakeholders, focused on understanding the recruitment, management, and retention activities that volunteers undertake. Project aim Recruiting and retaining volunteers is becoming an increasingly important issue that is being addressed head-on by emergency services organisations across Australia. This partnership empowers volunteer managers located in Brigades, Groups, and Units (BGUs) to effectively manage the recruitment and retention cycle of volunteers. The project has delivered resources that support the development of role descriptions and localised strategies that drive the effective recruitment, onboarding, and management of volunteers. The suite of resources provides a mechanism to recruit a wider diversity of volunteers who can now find a range of attractive operational and non-operational roles within the volunteer emergency services. Furthermore, the resources provide guidance to volunteer managers on how they can provide needed support to ensure volunteer longevity within their BGUs. Resources developed from our research were launched in Waroona with over 50 volunteer leaders in June 2018, followed by a second release of resources at the Western Australian Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) conference in September 2019. A final resource on succession planning is currently in development for release in late 2020. Industry outcomes The onboarding and management resource Well-received at the Waroona launch and were praised as being “practical” resources that volunteer managers could use. Creating well-defined role descriptions The methods have been applied in recruitment and role advertisements that are currently being promoted on the revamped DFES Recruitment Website. Consolidated resources We created a training tool called “The Volunteer Recruitment Roadmap”, which has been positively and actively received by emergency services volunteers throughout Western Australia. Key findings from the recruitment resources Have contributed to the widely successful state-wide recruitment campaign, ‘Get Behind the Front Line’, that has generated interest into support and non-operational roles advertised within the emergency services.

< Back Thriving Sustainably: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Workplace Mental Health - A Thrive at Work Survey Insights Report Read the report About the report This report delves into key findings from the ongoing Thrive at Work Survey conducted among Australian workers and workplaces, and represents the culmination of our extensive efforts at the intersection of research and practice. Cham, B., Jorritsma, K., Griffin, M., & Parker, S.K. (2023). Thriving Sustainably: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Workplace Mental Health. A Thrive at Work Survey Insights Report. Curtin University. https://www.thriveatwork.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Thriving-Sustainably-A-Thrive-at-Work-Survey-Insights-Report.pdf Citation: Previous Next

FOWI Seminar Series The series provides opportunities for non-FOWI members to participate in FOWI activities Home > Our People Seminar Series 2024 is taking a short pause The seminars will resume again in 2025, please check back in at later date for upcoming presentations. Want to present your research? Contact our friendly organisers. Up Past Seminars: Wed, 04 Mar You are what you do: How work design shapes your identity and personality / Details 04 Mar 2026, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm AWST Join this upcoming webinar to explore the dynamic relationship between work design, identity and personality development. Share Thu, 19 Feb Transforming work with play: Insights into embedding playfulness at work / Learn more 19 Feb 2026, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm AWST Learn how incorporating 'playful work design' can help employees stay focused, energised and resilient when facing escalating demands and constrained resources. Share Mon, 24 Nov Thrive at Work in Mining - Toolkits and Case Studies Launch / Details 24 Nov 2025, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Share Tue, 04 Nov Thrive at Work Leadership Masterclass Series Launch / Details 04 Nov 2025, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Share Multiple Dates Thu, 25 Sept Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Workshop #4 - Psychosocial Risks: Identification and Mitigation Strategies / Details 25 Sept 2025, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Share Multiple Dates Thu, 28 Aug Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Workshop #3 - Cultivating Respect: Fostering an Inclusive Workplace via Dive / Details 28 Aug 2025, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Share Multiple Dates Thu, 03 July Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Workshop #2 - Leading Well: How to Manage Workplace Well-being as a Manager / Details 03 July 2025, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Share Thu, 19 June Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Workshop #1 - Exploring the Benefits and Techniques of Good Work Design / Details 19 June 2025, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Workshop #1 - Exploring the Benefits and Techniques of Good Work Design to Support Mental Health and Well-being Share Wed, 30 Apr Design for Care Showcase: A Journey to SMARTer Workplaces in the H&SA Industry / Details 30 Apr 2025, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm AEST Share Tue, 05 Nov Design for Care State of Affairs Breakfast 4: SMARTer work design to prevent psychological injury / Details 05 Nov 2024, 8:30 am – 10:00 am Share Tue, 17 Sept Beyond the buzz: What can we really expect from a future with AI? / Details 17 Sept 2024, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Share Wed, 17 July Roundtable: Reshaping management for the future workforce / Details 17 July 2024, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Share Thu, 27 June Breakfast: Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Landmark Study - Insights and ideas moving forward / Details 27 June 2024, 7:00 am – 11:00 am Share Wed, 03 Apr Design for Care State of Affairs Breakfast 3: Changing work design to improve mental health / Details 03 Apr 2024, 8:30 am – 10:00 am Design for Care State of Affairs Breakfast 3: Changing work design to improve mental health in the healthcare and social assistance industry Share Tue, 13 Feb 2024 Centre for Transformative Work Design Conference / Details 13 Feb 2024, 8:30 am – 14 Feb 2024, 5:30 pm Share Thu, 23 Nov Organisational Interventions: Part 2 / Learn more 23 Nov 2023, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm AWST Presented by Associate Professor Karina Jorritsma and Dr Belinda Cham. Share Thu, 09 Nov Are they really a servant leader? Trialling alternative ways of researching servant leadership | FOWI Seminar Series / Learn more 09 Nov 2023, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm AWST With Associate Professor Nathan Eva (Monash Business School) Share Thu, 19 Oct Journal Reviewing and Editorial Work / Learn more 19 Oct 2023, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm AWST With Professor Gillian Yeo (University of Western Australia Business School) & Professor Irene de Pater ( Edith Cowan University’s School of Business and Law) Share Load More More information Thursday Seminar Series Curtin Research Seminar: Presentations from members of the School of Management (or from faculty from other Schools in Curtin) Academic Visitors’ Research Seminar: Presentations from academic visitors Visitors’ Seminar: Presentations from people we invite who are not necessarily academics Professional Development or Research Methods Workshops: Workshops for academics and PhD students to develop research methods skills. (2 hours) Professional Practice Development Workshops: Workshops for academics, professional staff, PhD students to develop skills in research translation, impact, and engagement (2 hours) Other suggestions for activity formats are always welcome!! Establishing Open Science practices at FOWI Thursday Seminar Series FAQs Do I need to do any preparation for the sessions? Please prepare in advance a PowerPoint presentation to accompany your Seminar session, in some cases other types of preparation might be required. This preparation might involve installing software (e.g., R Studio), reading an article, or jotting down some ideas that would connect the topic of the session to your own research interests. Presenters will be asked to make clear whether there is any homework or preparation. Please bear in mind that most presenters are participating in the FOWI Academy and FOWI Practice Academy on a voluntary basis, so please respect their requests to complete the preparation activities. If you have not completed the preparation, the presenter will not be willing nor able to wait for you to catch up! Where are the Seminar Series sessions held? The sessions will be held on the 2nd floor of 78 Murray Street, Perth, depending on lecture room availability. We will try to notify you of any venue changes, and signs will be posted on the day. I'm not able to attend the session, will the sessions be recorded? We recommend in-person attendance, as the sessions will be designed with the live audience in mind. However, sessions will be live-streamed, recorded and uploaded to Office 365 for individuals who requests access. Please note that our video recording technology has limitations, so we cannot ensure that the presenters will always remain within the camera's frame or that the speaker and audience audio will be captured clearly. Additionally, some sessions include interactive elements that may not translate effectively to video. What can I do if I’d like to run a FOWI Seminar session or invite somebody to run a session? Please bear in mind that the sessions are planned many months in advance, last minute timeslot requests may not be available. We recommended contacting the Coordinator in advance with your preferred time slot. Please contact the FOWI program committee below (currently Micah Wilson (micah.k.wilson@curtin.edu.au), Lucinda Isles (lucinda.isles@curtin.edu.au, and Patrick Dunlop, patrick.dunlop@curtin.edu.au) with details on what you like to present on and when you are available. Contact Us FOWI Academy Organising Commitee Dr Micah Wilson E: micah.k.wilson@curtin.edu.au T: +61 8 9266 4920 FOWI Practice Academy Organising Commitee Dr Belinda Cham E: belinda.cham@curtin.edu.au T: +61 8 9266 3792 For general enquires Diane Garnham E: fowi-admin@curtin.edu.au T: +61 8 9266 5451 Professor Patrick Dunlop E: patrick.dunlop@curtin.edu.au T: +61 8 9266 4824 Professor Karina Jorritsma E: karina.jorritsma@curtin.edu.au T: +61 8 9266 4666 Lucinda Isles E: lucinda.isles@curtin.edu.au T: +61 8 9266 4665