From seedless apples to Apple iPhones, complex global supply chains give us access to products we didn’t even know we needed. But are they ethical? For many organisations the list of reasons not to meaningfully track suppliers and prove their commitment to ethical practices is rapidly dwindling, with fresh regulations and incentives being introduced every year.

How do organisations stay committed to transparency when the social, human and environmental sides of supply chains are largely invisible to consumers?

Hear from industry and academic experts in business ethics and supply chain tracking as we explore some of these ethical issues — from modern slavery to regulatory frameworks and the conscious consumer — and what leaders can do to maintain ethical processes while retaining profitability.

Guests:

• Associate Professor Michele Roberts, Associate Dean (Post-Experience), UNSW Business School and Academic Director of AGSM
• Associate Professor Tracy Wilcox, School of Management and Governance, UNSW Business School
• Frances Atkins, Co-Founder, Director givvable, AGSM MBA (Executive) 2020

Find out more about Associate Professor Tracy Wilcox’s and UNSW research here.

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Read: Walking the Walk: How Dual Attitudes Influence Behavioural Outcomes in Ethical Consumption

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Technology is no longer a thing that happens as a segment of a business, or the sole domain of the IT Department. Core functions of how a business runs are technology-based and rely on people, processes and systems being interlinked.

But with rapidly evolving organisational needs and tech talent in high demand and short supply, how can today’s leaders prioritise skills development and innovation in a rapidly changing workforce?

Listen to one of the industry’s tech titans explain how the impact of technology acceleration is changing organisations and their employees, alongside academic commentary on how technologies like AI and blockchain can be used to enable – or weaken – successful connection in workplaces and beyond.

Guests:

• Professor Barney Tan, Head, School of Information Systems and Technology Management, UNSW Business School
• Lee Hickin, Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft ANZ

Find out more about Professor Barney Tan’s research here.

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Read: Can cryptos like Bitcoin ever be sustainable?

Read: Why Southeast Asia is the next hotspot for fintech

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Since millions worked remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s become clear that not everyone needs to work face-to-face in an office environment to be successful.

Some companies – like global travel company Airbnb have gone as far as adopting a ‘work from anywhere policy’, piloting programs to attract digital nomads to their workforce. Is a work-from-anywhere approach a help or a hindrance when it comes to teamwork, talent and culture?

Hear from an industry leader who is part of a work-from-anywhere organisation, and academic experts who unpack how this looks across an ever-changing workforce to build a new culture of talent attraction and retention.

Guests:

• UNSW Business School and Director AGSM @ UNSW Business School-Associate Professor Will Felps, School of Management and Governance,
• UNSW Business School-Susan Wheeldon, Airbnb’s Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, AGSM MBA 2014

Find out more about Associate Professor Will Felps’ research here. 

Read: 10 best practice tips for leading virtual teams

Read: How has COVID changed the way we should collaborate and innovate?

Read: Three useful things to know about diversity and inclusive leadership

Read: Digital nomads: five key insights into the future of knowledge work

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A few years ago an hour-long commute in crawling traffic or on a crowded bus seemed like an inevitable part of working life.

But today, lots of workplaces are spending millions setting up their workforce to complete their day to day from the comfort of their own homes. The benefits for workers are obvious - but does working from home actually work for business?

Hear how a company with over 1000 employees manages remote work and what the UNSW Hybrid Leadership Lab has found about the most effective way to keep employees happy while still getting the job done.

Guests:

• Paul Edwards, General Manager of Strategy and Customer at Mirvac
• Professor Karin Sanders, Senior Deputy Dean (Research & Enterprise) at UNSW Business School and co-founder of the UNSW Hybrid Leadership Lab

Find out more about Professor Karin Sanders’ research below: 

• https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/karin-sanders 
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-sanders-2735a61
• https://www.businessthink.unsw.edu.au/articles/leaders-manage-hybrid-working 
•  https://www.businessthink.unsw.edu.au/articles/managing-micromanager-hybrid-work
• https://www.businessthink.unsw.edu.au/articles/australia-four-day-work-week    

Find out more about the UNSW Business School Hybrid Work Leadership lab here: 

• https://www.unsw.edu.au/business/our-schools/management-governance/our-research/hybrid-work-leadership 

 
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At the latest UNSW Business School Meet the CEO event, Shemara Wikramanayake, Managing Director and CEO of Macquarie Group, joined UNSW Chancellor David Gonski in a wide-ranging discussion about the future of green investment, how to build diverse and high-performing teams and businesses, and how to lead a global workforce.

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For art auction houses, in-person events are a central part of art buying. But during the pandemic, the industry had to quickly pivot to survive. In this episode, we investigate how online purchases and technology like NFTs is growing and opening the art market to a new generation of enthusiasts.

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Australia has a mega-reputation as a sporting nation but how does that global success play out locally? In this episode, we investigate the opportunities and challenges for sports to succeed on and off the field in Australia, where professional teams face a battle for the hearts and minds of fans.

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This episode unpacks how mental health support services are evolving with technology. Lifeline International CEO Thilini Perera speaks with Professor Nick Wailes, Senior Deputy Dean and Director at Australian Graduate School of Management. We also hear from Professor Frederik Anseel, Senior Deputy Dean (Research & Enterprise) at UNSW Business School.

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This episode explores how rapid advances in technology are creating new business opportunities while shifts in consumer behaviour demand ethical investment. Guests include Camilla Love, Managing Director at eInvest and Elvira Sojli, Associate Professor of Finance, School of Banking and Finance at UNSW Business School.

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This episode explores how climate change is impacting business, industry and global markets, and what we all can do to address it. Guests include Penny Joseph, Head of Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation at Sydney Water and Kingsley Fong, Associate Professor, School of Banking and Finance at UNSW Business School.

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