< Back Psychological injury in the New South Wales Healthcare and Social Assistance industry: A retrospective cohort study Read the report About the report This report compares the frequency, incidence, nature and duration of workers’ compensation claims for psychological injury in specific occupational groups of HSA industry workers; and identify risk factors for claims. Gelaw, A., Sheehan, L., Gray, S. and Collie, A. (2022). Psychological injury in the New South Wales Healthcare and Social Assistance industry: A retrospective cohort study. Healthy Working Lives Research Group, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University. Citation: Previous Next

< Back Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety in the mining industry – The MARS Program Landmark Study: Workplace policy and practice survey Read the report About the report This report presents the results of a workplace policy and practice survey that assessed the initiatives that mining companies report engaging in to support worker well-being. Drane, C.F., Yam, C., Anderson, M., Fruhen, L., Jorritsma, K., & Parker, S.K. (2023). Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety in the mining industry – The MARS Program Landmark Study: Workplace Policy and Practice Survey. A report prepared by the Centre for Transformative Work Design for the Government of Western Australia. https://www.wa.gov.au/system/files/2023-12/mars_workplace_policy_practice_report_2.pdf Citation: Previous Next

< Back CEPAR Industry Report 2025/1: Leading for Age Diversity: Evaluation of the Ascent Leadership Program Read the report About the report This report presents the findings from the evaluation of the ‘Ascent’ Leadership Program that was designed and delivered by the CEPAR research team with the aim of developing and empowering leaders to manage the challenges and opportunities associated with an ageing and more age-diverse workforce by applying the Include, Individualise and Integrate (“3I”) strategies and behaviours. Zoszak, L., Zellman, E., Andrei, D. M., & Parker, S. K. Leading for Age Diversity: Evaluation of the Ascent Leadership Program. A report by the Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research. January 2025. https://cepar.edu.au/sites/default/files/Leading-Age-Diversity-Evaluation-Ascent-Leadership-Program.pdf Citation: Previous Next

< Back Support Your Volunteers: Volunteer Leader Toolkit Read the report About the report The resource kit comprises three modules full of evidence-based, interactive and engaging videos, documents and activities that were developed in partnership with emergency service volunteers and their leaders. Support Your Volunteers: Volunteer Leader ToolkitNatural Hazards Research Australia Citation: Previous Next

< Back Emergency Services Workforce 2030 - Changing Landscape Literature Review Read the report About the report The Changing Landscape Literature Review collates a high-level evidence base around seven major themes in the changing landscape (i.e., the external environment) that fire, emergency service, and rural land management agencies operate in, and which will shape workforce planning and capability requirements over the next decade. McLennan, B.J., Chong, J.X.Y., and P.D. Dunlop (Eds.) (2022), Emergency Services Workforce 2030 – Changing Landscape Literature Review. Melbourne: Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre. https://espace.curtin.edu.au/bitstream/handle/20.500.11937/89192/89016.pdf?sequence=2&isAllowed=y Citation: Previous Next

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

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: Multiple Dates Thu, 25 Sept Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Workshop #4 - Psychosocial Risks: Identification and Mitigation Strategies / RSVP 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 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 Wed, 06 Sept Building effective academic research collaborations / Learn more 06 Sept 2023, 1:00 pm AWST – 07 Sept 2023, 3:00 pm AWST Presented by Associate Professor Andrew Yu Share Thu, 03 Aug Person-Centered Approaches | FOWI Academy / Learn more 03 Aug 2023, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm AWST Presented by Dr Arian Kunzelmann. Share Tue, 04 July SMART Design for Care State of Affairs Breakfast 2 / Details 04 July 2023, 8:30 am – 10:00 am Share Thu, 08 June Organisational Interventions: Part 1 / Learn more 08 June 2023, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm AWST Presented by Associate Professor Karina Jorritsma and Dr Belinda Cham. Share Thu, 25 May Social Media Analytics / Learn more 25 May 2023, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm AWST Presented by Associate Professor Dr MingMing Cheng. 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

Videos Explore our collection of evidence based videos Home > Resources > Videos Study at FOWI Play Video Play Video 27:39 Information Session: Curtin University Doctoral Program in Business and Management (2021) Play Video Play Video 02:00 Belinda Cham - PhD Research video (Performance & Wellbeing in extreme work environments) Play Video Play Video 02:40 Study at FOWI - Cheryl's story Play Video Play Video 02:58 Study at FOWI - Dan's story Load More Animated videos Play Video Play Video 03:34 Reorienting job crafting research Play Video Play Video 01:40 Thrive at Work Play Video Play Video 03:35 Can high quality jobs help workers learn new tricks? Play Video Play Video 03:13 Designing more stimulating work for Brazilian factories Load More The Future of Work Play Video Play Video 03:36 How would you improve the future of work? Play Video Play Video 01:01 Shaping the future of business and work | Curtin's Future of Work Institute Play Video Play Video 01:01 Leading-edge research at the Future of Work Institute Play Video Play Video 01:41 Professor Mark Griffin | The Future of Work Events, conferences and lectures Play Video Play Video 12:13 Making a Difference: How Does Social Change Happen? Part 3: Professor Mark Griffin Play Video Play Video 03:30 Team work and COVID-19 | Interview with Dr Florian Klonek | ticker NEWS Play Video Play Video 05:49 Sharon Parker- FIFO report Press Release - 5 Dec 2018 Play Video Play Video 19:47 Professor Sharon Parker - Industry Landmark Study Update Load More FOWI Academy Play Video Play Video 01:47:36 From Data to Causes I: Cross-Lagged Panel Modeling in Mplus | FOWI Academy with Prof Mike Zyphur Play Video Play Video 01:41:37 From Data to Causes II: Cross-Lagged Panel Modeling in Mplus | FOWI Academy with Prof Mike Zyphur Play Video Play Video 01:17:51 From Complexity to Causes: EDM for Nonlinear Systems | FOWI Academy with Prof Mike Zyphur Play Video Play Video 01:46:06 Qualitative Research: A practical introduction into the art of getting lost - FOWI Academy Load More Want to see more videos? Explore our YouTube channel for our full and diverse range of content, from research seminar videos to mental health insights and beyond! More videos

Get in touch with us for more information about our research, partnerships and upcoming opportunities at the Future of Work Institute. Contact The Future of Work Institute engages with all sectors of the economy to improve work and support innovation Home > Contact Contact us If you'd like more information about our research or are interested in working with us, please contact us. +61 8 9266 4668 fowi@curtin.edu.au Future of Work Institute Curtin Graduate School of Business, 78 Murray Street, Perth WA 6000

Explore our collection of evidence-based resources, designed to influence better work and help workers to thrive in the digital age. Resources Explore our collection of evidence-based resources, designed to improve work, wellbeing, safety and productivity. JUMP TO Frameworks Reports & Guides Short courses & training Frameworks SMART Work Design The SMART work design model outlines five key themes to consider when creating or developing work (Stimulating, Mastery, Agency, Relational, Tolerable Demands). Learn more Thrive at Work The Thrive at Work Framework focuses on helping people get well again (Mitigate Illness), stay well (Prevent Harm) and be the best they can be (Promote Thriving). Learn more 3i model: Inclusion, Individualise & Integrate The 3i model is a simple framework that could guide organisations in adapting their strategies to meet the challenges of an ageing and age diverse workforce. Learn more LEAD Safety Model The LEAD model provides organisations with four clear capabilities to target (Leverage, Energise, Adapt, Defend) in order to improve safety. Learn more Integrated model of organizational change (IMOC) Grounded in self-determination theory, the model explains organisational change practices and the psychological mechanisms that drive acceptance of change. Learn more MAPNet The MAPNet framework details key skills required for employees and organisations to be successful for the future of work. Learn more Reports & Guides Unpacking the Enablers and Hindrances on the PARRTH to SMART Work Design 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. Learn more CEPAR Industry Report 2024/2 Mature Workers in Organisations: Understanding Retirement in Australia This report is the result of a collaboration between the Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR) and an Australian financial advisory firm, Viridian Advisory. The presented findings highlight interview insights for retirement decision making processes. Learn more The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Program Landmark Study: Insights from the Worker Survey and Interviews This report presents the results of the worker survey and interviews assessing and understanding the experiences of WA mining workers in relation to the three focus areas: 1) mental health and well-being, 2) sexual harassment, assault, and a respectful culture, and 3) the future of work in mining. Learn more See all reports & guides Short courses & training SMART Work Design Delivery: Online Date: TBA | Returning in early 2026 How to create good work to increase satisfaction, reduce stress and lead to a flourishing organisation? Based on the SMART Work Design framework founded by John Curtin Distinguished Professor Sharon Parker, this 8-week online course equips you to redesign your own and others’ work to promote happier, healthier employees and more successful businesses. Register your interest Motivation at Work Delivery: Online Date: TBA | Returning in early 2026 How to keep employees engaged and motivated in today's ever-changing work environment? Facilitated by John Curtin Distinguished Professor Marylène Gagné, this 6-week online course explores what drives people to work well, and teaches you the contemporary theory and practical skills to increase motivation in your workplace. Register your interest

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 Mark Griffin John Curtin Distinguished Professor Director, FOWI Mail Star Sharon Parker John Curtin Distinguished Professor Director, Centre for Transformative Work Design Mail Star Blog Marylène Gagné John Curtin Distinguished Professor Mail Star Patrick Dunlop Professor Mail Star Karina Jorritsma Professor Mail Star John Phillimore Executive Director, JCIPP Mail 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