Bridging the gap between workplace research, practice and policy

Our team of experts use rigorous academic processes to bridge the gap between workplace research, practice and policy to help meet the demands of a constantly changing and adapting business world.

We explore and utilise macro (international, societal, organisational) and micro (individual) level research around key contemporary workforce issues such as emotion; employee voice; collectivism; health and safety; wellbeing; equity, diversity and gender; and the management of human capital at work.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is committed to building resilient economies that promote decent work and improve the well-being of individuals and communities in addition to promoting the values of peace, justice and accountability.

3 Good Health and Wellbeing 5 Gender Equality 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth 10 Reduce Inequalities 16 Peace, justice and strong institutions

Our expertise

Health, safety and wellbeing at work

Focusing on issues affecting the psychological and physical wellbeing of employees at work.

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Diversity and inclusion at work

Investigating issues of equity, diversity and gender in employment relating to legislative, social and economic concerns.

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Technology and innovation at work

Technological advances including automation and artificial intelligence will have significant influences on ways of working into the future.

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Research highlights

Cultural safety and its impact on the recruitment and retention of Indigenous Australian employees

Optimising the occupational wellbeing of Australian healthcare workers

Exploring the role and outcomes of employee voice for patient care and employee wellbeing in a hospital setting

Developing an Evidence-Base to Support the FIFO/DIDO Blueprint for Better Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Our researchers

Our Center brings together a vibrant community of researchers from diverse academic backgrounds.

Our team of experts use rigorous academic processes to bridge the gap between workplace research, practice and policy to help meet the demands of a constantly changing and adapting business world.

The WOW Industry Research Showcase

On Friday, 10 November 2023,  we hosted our annual Industry Research Showcase at the Frangipani Ballroom, Emporium Hotel. This event connects industry representatives and university researchers to discuss the latest workplace research and innovations.

Our services

We provide workshops, consultancy and research tailored to your organisational needs

We can assist your not-for-profit, industry and government organisation with tailored services to suit your unique industry needs. With a team comprising more than 50 professionals, our expertise spans human resource management, industrial relations, workplace innovation and organisational behaviour

Tailored solutions

Engage WOW if you are seeking research, training or advice on:

  • workplace management
  • learning and training
  • employee retention
  • career development
  • equity and diversity management
  • leadership
  • employee engagement
  • emotion and other workplace behaviours.
Dedicated research

Using evidence-based research, we can help target a range of contemporary workforce issues. You may engage us for research by:

Find out more about our research process (PDF 63KB) and the benefits of each of these options.

We can help with
  • Improving organisational behaviour at the individual, team and organisational level to contribute to a better experience of organisational life.
  • Enhancing innovation and efficiency while improving employee wellbeing.
  • Changing employment and related legislation to meet the needs of today's employers and employees.
  • Evaluating human resource management and/ or industrial relations policy and practice.
  • Enhancing organisational and individual employee performance.

Events

Our researchers provide expert commentary across a range of topics and the Centre hosts a range of seminars and events.

Complete your research degree alongside world-class experts

We have more than 25 PhD candidates undertaking a thesis aligned with our research and under the supervision of our staff. If you have an honours or masters by research degree in related fields, you can apply to do a PhD under the supervision of a WOW centre member. Candidates’ whose principal supervisor is a member of WOW are eligible to apply to the Centre.

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Contact details

Phone
(07) 3735 3714
Email
wow@griffith.edu.au
Address
Room 1.17, Business 3 Building (N63)
Griffith University
170 Kessels Road
Nathan QLD 4111
Office hours
9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Monday – Friday