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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

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

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Our team consists of researchers and organisational psychologists specialising in organisational psychology, strategic change, work redisgn, and all aspects of workplace improvement. We integrate academic excellence with practical impact through strong collaborations with industry and government. Our People Meet our dedicated researchers, PhD students and staff members Leadership Team Marylène Gagné John Curtin Distinguished Professor Interim Director, Future of Work Institute Mail Star Sharon Parker John Curtin Distinguished Professor Director, Centre for Transformative Work Design Mail Star Mark Griffin John Curtin Distinguished Professor Mail Star Patrick Dunlop Professor Mail Star Karina Jorritsma Professor Mail Star John Phillimore Executive Director, JCIPP Mail Blog Research Fellow Team Luke Strickland Senior Research Fellow Mail Star Belinda Cham Research Fellow Mail Star Fangfang Zhang Research Fellow Mail Star Cheryl Yam Research Fellow Mail Star Lucinda Iles Research Associate Mail Star Michael Chapman Research Fellow Mail Star Research Support Team Alex Boeing Applied Organisational Research Leader Mail Star Judy Chi Applied Organisational Research Leader Mail Star Melissa Chapman Applied Organisational Research Leader Mail Star Leah Zoszak Applied Organisational Research Specialist Mail Star Katrina Hosszu Applied Organisational Research Specialist Mail Star Henry Gunson Applied Organisational Research Specialist Mail Star Meredith Carr Applied Organisational Research Analyst Mail Star Jie Yi Tang Applied Organisational Research Analyst Mail Star Ding Wang Developer Mail PhD Students (Research support) Natalya Desai PhD Candidate Mail Shannon Rowley PhD Candidate Mail Ilker Camgoz PhD Candidate Mail Star Annika Mertens PhD Candidate Mail Rachel Xia PhD Candidate Mail Yijing Liao PhD Candidate Mail Guofan Li PhD Candidate Mail Wanghuan Lin PhD Candidate Mail Yue Zhang PhD Candidate Mail Star Operations Team Kamila Kramarczyk Business Manager Mail Diane Garnham Administrative Officer Mail Isabel Putri Communications Coordinator Mail Olena Legenka Project Administrator Mail Research Adjuncts Arian Kunzelmann Senior Lecturer - Edith Cowan University Mail Anu Jolly Adjunct Research Fellow -University of Western Australia Mail Jane Chong Adjunct Research Fellow - University of Western Australia Mail Keyao (Eden) Li Adjunct Research Fellow - Edith Cowan University Mail Zitong Sheng Adjunct Research Fellow - Deakin University Mail Florian Klonek Adjunct Senior Research Fellow - Deakin University Mail Caroline Knight Adjunct Senior Research Fellow - University of Queensland Mail Giverny De Boeck Adjunct - IÉSEG School of Management Mail Eyal Karin Adjunct Senior Research Fellow Mail Star Micah Wilson Senior Research Fellow Mail Star Eva Zellman Adjunct Research Fellow Mail Djurre Holtrop Adjunct Research Fellow - Tilburg University Mail Ulrike Fasbender Adjunct Professor - Universität Hohenheim Mail Thomas O'Neill Adjunct Associate Professor - University of Calgary Mail Alumni Daniela Andrei Senior Lecturer - School of Management and Marketing, Curtin University Mail Isabeau Tindall Adjunct Research Fellow - School of Population Health, Curtin University Mail Cathy Drane Provisional Psychologist Neira Psychology Mail Madison Kho Lecturer - School of Management and Marketing, Curtin University Mail Laura Fruhen Adjunct Research Fellow - Radboud University Mail MK Ward Head of Employee Dialogue Motive Mail Georgia Hay People Projects & Change Manager, Asia Pacific Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Mail Jess Gilbert Clinical Psychology Registrar PsyQuest Mail Xavier Parent-Rocheleau Assistant Professor - HEC Montréal Mail Bin Wang Senior Lecturer - Monash University Mail Yukun Liu Assistant Professor, Zhejiang University Mail Gigi Petery Co-Manager - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)/ CDC Mail Dan Agate Postdoctoral Researcher Army Research Institute (Fort Belvoir) Mail our people header Leadership Research Fellows Research Support Team PhD Students Operations Adjuncts and Alumni alumni

Our work is guided by three core research themes: Transforming Work, Human System Integration and Optimising Employee Experience. We promote meaningful and productive work as an essential foundation for a healthy economy and society, with a particular focus on how emerging technologies, demographic change and evolving work practices are reshaping the modern workplace. Research Streams Three research programs contribute to the overall theme of thriving in a digital age. Our streams Stream 1: Transforming Work Go to stream 1 Stream 2: Human System Integration Go to stream 2 Stream 3: Optimising Employee Experience Go to stream 3 STREAM 1 Transforming Work In every industry, better quality work means better health and productivity. Yet modern work abounds with stories of burnout, insecurity, and isolation. This theme focuses on designing work so people are more effective, healthier and safer. STREAM 1 PROJECTS AND RESOURCES Thrive at Work Many organisations struggle to support workers experiencing mental ill-health, and to prevent harm from work-related psychosocial risks. Our evidence-based tools and resources are designed to helps organisations measure, consult, assess, and prioritise their workers’ mental health. Learn More Improving work for mature workers (CEPAR) Population ageing is accelerating, with the number of people aged over 65 expected to triple in the next 25 years. As a result, it is a financial imperative that people stay in work longer. Learn More The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Program Conducting high profile industry-level intervention projects across the mining sector. Learn More STREAM 2 Human System Integration New networks of people and technology are creating exciting possibilities in every industry. This theme focuses on supporting innovations in remote and automated work for safety-critical industries, such as health, defence, resources and emergency services. STREAM 2 PROJECTS AND RESOURCES Defense Workforce Planning Our researchers are helping to understand the skills and personnel requirements for future defence systems. With new technology changing how and when skills are applied, workforce planning must adapt to ensure readiness. Learn More Future Capability Lab Our new, highly interactive facility in the heart of Perth serves as a hub for studying, developing and implementing innovative approaches to work. Learn More STREAM 3 Optimising Employee Experience The onus for employers to create positive meaningful experiences for their workers, from the beginning to end of their journeys, has never been greater. This theme focuses on understanding the recruitment, motivation, compensation, and skills required in new and evolving work structures. Extensive collaborations with organisations, industries, and government Learn about our partnerships

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Engaging Scouts Leaders Partnership with Curtin University and The University of Western Australia research team Project members Project lead Professor Marylène Gagné Project lead Professor Patrick Dunlop Project lead Djurre Holtrop Project member Jane Chong Project member Professor John Cordery Project member Christine Soo Scouts research overview Volunteer Recruitment, Retention & Engagement to find ways to attract and retain more adult volunteers to deliver Scouts youth programs.Why have you committed to staying with Scouts Australia is important to us and with this understanding we hope to improve the retention of greater numbers of our leaders… – Chris Bates, former Chief Commissioner Scouts Australia (Chiefy) Read our Research poster As Scouts organisations across the country would know, developing effective recruitment, training and retention strategies are essential for non-profit organisations to deliver quality youth programs. Non-profit organisations such as Scouts often struggle to attract and retain a sufficient number of volunteers, resulting youth who would like to become Scouts, but often find the experience challenging due to long wait lists. The key purpose of this partnership was to help Scouts find successful, innovative solutions to attract and engage volunteers who are crucial for delivering its youth programs and vision. Prof Marylène Gagné, Dr Patrick Dunlop, and Dr Djurre Holtrop from the Curtin Future of Work Institute and Dr Christine Soo from the UWA Business School, along with Professor John Cordery from Curtin University, provided their expertise to improve recruitment and retention at Scouts from 2016-2020. Together with Scouts WA, Scouts SA, Scouts VIC and Scouts TAS, they have been awarded an impressive Australian Research Council Linkage Project Grant to try new state-of-the-art recruitment, training and communications strategies to improve the engagement and retention of Scouts volunteers.

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< Back Does the evidence and theory support the good work design principles? An Educational Resource Read the report About the report The current paper analyses work design evidence and theory linked to the principles. Although it acknowledges physical, biomechanical, and cognitive work characteristics described in the handbook, this paper focuses on psychosocial work characteristics such as autonomy, support, variety, and a moderate level of demands. Parker, S. K. Does the evidence and theory support the good work design principles? An Educational Resource. SafeWork Australia, ISBN 978-1-76028-435-0. https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/system/files/documents/1702/does-the-evidence-theory-support-good-work-design-principles.pdf Citation: Previous Next

< Back Volunteering in Australia: The organisation perspective Read the report About the report As part of the Volunteering in Australia research, this report provides an important contribution to the evidence base informing the National Strategy for Volunteering. The focus of this report is the organisational perspective, exploring the characteristics of volunteer involving organisations and the challenges they are facing Holmes, K., Dunlop, P. D., Lockstone-Binney, L., Davies, A., Farid, H. M., & Lavery, C. (2022) Volunteering in Australia: The Organisation Perspective. Volunteering Australia, https://volunteeringstrategy.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Volunteering-in-Australia2022-The-Organisation-Perspective.pdf Citation: Previous Next

< Back How to Manage Virtual Teams: A Guide for Managers Read the report About the report This guide provides evidence-based recommendations on how to effectively lead virtual teams to optimise team member performance and wellbeing. Adams, K., Parker, S. K., Jorritsma, K., & Griffin, M. A. (2020). How to lead virtual teams for success: A guide for managers. Commissioned Guide prepared for Western Australian State Government Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation. Future of Work Institute, Curtin University. Citation: Previous Next