Exploring the world of work in an era of significant change

Established in 2007, the Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing (WOW) has more than 45 core academic staff, with research expertise in diversity at work; employee voice at work; emotion at work; managing change at work; the future of work; and wellbeing 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.

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DIRECTOR'S WELCOME

The issues of where and how we work best have never been more prominent. These issues are increasingly relevant for workers today, due to significant changes in the structure of their work. We are living through an era of significant social, economic and technological changes, with organisations facing increasing issues of diversity and inclusion, the organisation and regulation of work, changes to work management and leadership practices, increased awareness of the health impacts of work, and changes to work as a career.

In the Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing (WOW) we directly address these issues, and assess the impact of technology, remote working, diversity, platform workers, the design and organisation of work, and the wellbeing, engagement, and productivity of all workers. Our researchers conduct high quality research by working with industry to advance their performance, and by contributing to pertinent academic discussions in these areas.

WOW focuses on these significant changes occurring within our work lives, and specifically on how these changes will best be optimised for future productivity and advancement; worker skills, health, and inclusion; and the management, leadership, and social impacts of future work.

We welcome discussions from industry looking to address these issues, and from researchers looking to excel in workplace research. Please do contact myself if you’d like to discuss further the research collaborations and opportunities we offer at WOW.

Professor Paula Brough

Director

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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.

  • Jacqui Milson - Partner People Risk, Howden Group
  • Chris Elston, HR Superintendent - Barminco
  • Mark McConnell, Director- Contract Management, Dept of Housing and Public Works
  • Dr Caroline Smith, New Rose Consulting
  • Dr Edwin Trevor-Roberts, CEO, Trevor-Roberts: Transforming Careers
  • Professor Paula Brough, Director, Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing
  • Professor Ashlea Troth, Deputy Director, Centre for Work Organisation and Wellbeing
  • Rona McLean-Carmody, Chief Operating Officer, Alya

Steering Committee

  • Professor Paula Brough (Director, Chair)
  • Professor Ashlea Trough (Deputy Director)
  • Vicki Anderson (HDR Representative)
  • Dr Paula Mowbray (HDR Coordinator)
  • Professor Jennifer Loy (BSI)
  • Professor Michael Barry
  • Associate Professor Alannah Rafferty
  • Professor Adrian Wilkinson
  • Brooke Murphy (Secretary)

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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