Exploring the world of work in an era of significant change
Established in 2007, the Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing has more than 20 core academic staff, with research expertise in health and safety; employee voice; collectivism; emotion; equity, gender and diversity; wellbeing; and the management of human capital at work.
Using rigorous, theoretically informed empirical research, our members continue to bridge the gap between organisational behaviour, wellbeing and workplace research, practice and policy at local, national and international levels to effect positive change. Download our information brochure (PDF 5.8MB) to learn more.
Director's welcome
There is considerable debate at present in both the academic world and the wider community over the direction of work and the desirability of developments both for work and life outside of work. A major part of this debate is also influenced by the globalisation of work, the impact of new technologies, and the shift of skills and knowledge development to low cost labour countries. Detailed empirical and theoretical work that investigates these claims is what’s needed to assist organisations self-evaluate and transform successfully in light of such challenges.
In response, the Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing’s researchers explore how the need for efficiency, quality and high performance can be configured so that good pay, dignity, wellbeing and social justice are achieved.
To learn more about the research conducted in the Centre, please, spend some time at our website, or join us at one of the many seminars and workshops we host annually.
Professor Adrian Wilkinson
Director
Meet our staff
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Our services
We provide workshops, consultancy and research tailored to the needs of not-for-profit, industry and government partners.
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Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board is an industry voice that guides research programs and identifies industry research opportunities for our members.
- Heidi Suominen, Chief People Officer, RACQ.
- Andrew Dungan, Program Director – Advancing Indigenous Business, Queensland Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games.
- Chris Elston, Operations Manager - People and Strategy, Railtrain Pty Ltd.
- Leisa Messer, Managing Director, HR Business Directions.
- Joanna Minchinton, Employment Relations Manager, Queensland Hotels Association.
- Dr Deidre Roos-Korf, Executive Director - Human Resources, Sidra Medical and Research Centre, Qatar
- Stephen Smith, Head of National Workplace Relations Policy, AI Group.
- Dr Edwin Trevor-Roberts, CEO, Trevor-Roberts: Transforming Careers.
- Wallis Westbrook, General Manager, Buderim Private Hospital.
- Professor Adrian Wilkinson, Director, Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing (and Chairperson).
- Professor Peter Jordan, Deputy Director, Centre for Work Organisation and Wellbeing.
Steering Committee
- Professor Adrian Wilkinson (Chair)
- Dr Elliroma Gardiner
- Professor Kate Hutchings
- Professor Peter Jordan
- Dr Paula Mowbray
- Fiona Archontoulis (HDR representative)