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The Great Resignation: Purpose and meaning matter more than ever
As workers quit their jobs en masse in the COVID-19 era, companies need to reassess what they offer to employees, says Professor Debbie Haski-Leventhal, Professor of Management at Macquarie Businesss School.
Single sex v co-ed: which is better for kids' education?
As a growing number of boys' schools consider admitting girls, Macquarie School of Education Professor Garry Falloon explains what some of the latest research shows about single sex vs co-ed outcomes for kids.
What does Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter mean for free speech?
Will the world’s richest man appoint himself the new CEO of the social media giant? Will he end the ban on Donald Trump? What does it mean for investors? Macquarie Business School lecturer Farida Akhtar tackles questions triggered by the $61 billion deal.
Treasurer offers little remedy to ailing healthcare system
Pre-election target funding fails to address hospital waiting lists and other health service time bombs, says Macquarie University Centre for Health Economy Director Professor Henry Cutler.
REVIEW: 21st century fixations laid bare in Dorian Gray adaptation
The Sydney Theatre's Company's one-woman rendition of the Oscar Wilde classic is aimed determinedly at contemporary audiences, with a virtuoso performace by Eryn Jean Norvill, write Macquarie University literature specialists Dr Veronica Alfano and Professor Louise D’Arcens.
Budget relief for motorists and most taxpayers – but opportunities missed by the Treasurer
Voters will soon deliver their verdict on Tuesday’s budget - meanwhile Macquarie Business School economists analyse what the Treasurer got right, and what he got wrong.
Petrol pain to ease, cash for mental health and one-off payments: what to expect in the 2022 Federal Budget
Leading Macquarie Business School academics predict the pain points that will likely be tackled in next Tuesday’s Federal Budget.
Climate warriors: 18 women who've made a difference
Climate champion Natalie Isaacs - who will present Macquarie University's 2022 International Women's Day address - is one of 18 inspiring women named by Distinguished Professor Lesley Hughes in her Walter and Eliza Hall Institute lecture, A Short History of Women Saving the Planet.
It's International Women's Day - and everything is not OK
Gender inequality in Australia is worse than many sub-Saharan countries – and the pandemic has only worsened the situation. Macquarie Business School Professors Martina Linnenluecke and Alison Pullen look at how we might start to close this alarming gender gap by creating fairer workplaces for women.
More supermarket diversity would ease supply disruptions
Disruptions to Australia’s grocery retail supply chain underscore the extent of specialisation and market dominance in the industry, explains Dr Prashan Karunaratne from Macquarie Business School.
Is inflation really coming back?
OPINION: A barrage of media commentary about emerging inflationary pressures leading to the return of 1970s-era stagflation seems overdone. Professor David Orsmond from the Department of Economics at Macquarie Business School explains why.
Don’t believe all that you see – a guide to navigating the cosmetic surgery industry
Educating people who are considering cosmetic surgery to see through questionable advertising and sales tactics - as well as introducing mandatory cooling off periods before going ahead - will help keep patients safe from physical, emotional and financial harm, says Professor of Plastic Surgery Anand Deva.