Inside Business

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15 November 2018 – Activism, Business, CEO, Corporate Social Responsibility, Same Sex Marriage
What Australia’s marriage equality vote says about corporate activism
In the build-up to Australia’s same-sex marriage vote, some corporations became activists; University of Melbourne experts look at why that hasn't continued.
16 October 2018 – Australian Politics, Economic and Social Outlook Conference 2018, Economy, Public Policy, Taxes
Good policy vs poor politics at Outlook 2018
University of Melbourne's Economic and Social Outlook Conference 2018 highlighted widespread concerns that politics isn't working when it comes to needed policy
10 October 2018 – Ageing, Disease, Elderly, Health, Healthcare
We need another revolution in the march to good health
A University of Melbourne expert says healthcare in the Western world is at a tipping point as populations age; data is our greatest hope to face the challenge.
3 October 2018 – Cities, Economic and Social Outlook Conference 2018, Infrastructure, Urban Planning, Urbanisation
Keeping our cities working
Making our biggest cities more efficient will raise the living standards for everyone, but it will require some compromise says a University of Melbourne expert
21 September 2018 – Disadvantage, Employment, HILDA, Inequality
Taking a clear look at inequality
Inequality in Australia is relatively stable but pockets of disadvantage need serious attention including job opportunities says University of Melbourne expert
17 August 2018 – Doctors, Mental Health, Psychology, Resilience, Workplace Culture
Why mindset matters for junior doctors
Teaching junior doctors how to have a 'growth mindset' can help them cope better with the pressures of the job, says a University of Melbourne researcher.
15 August 2018 – Banking Royal Commission, Ethics, Financial decision-making, Neoclassical economics
Making the financial industry more like a health service
Financial services need to rediscover their social mission in the wake of the latest misconduct revelations in Australia, argue University of Melbourne experts
31 July 2018 – Child care, Early Learning, HILDA, HILDA 2018, Parenting
Who is left behind under the new child care subsidy?
The University of Melbourne's HILDA survey finds families are increasingly relying on childcare but changing policy may lock out those who need it most.
31 July 2018 – Gender, Gender Pay Gap, HILDA, HILDA 2018, Marriage
Who is doing what on the homefront?
The University of Melbourne's HILDA survey finds Australia's more progressive attitudes regarding gender roles isn’t translating into division of chores at home