The Centre for Transformative Work Design recently held its inaugural conference, the first of its kind in the world, with the theme of ‘Work Design for Success: Innovative Research and Leading-Edge Practice.’

The two-day conference brought together leading global scholars in work design, industry and government representatives to explore how to navigate the increasing complexities of our working lives covering topics such as hybrid working, the rise of AI, staff shortages, burnout and an ageing workforce.

Opening remarks were given by Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research Professor Melinda Fitzgerald and Centre for Transformative Work Design Director John Curtin Distinguished Professor Sharon Parker, followed by a range of speakers and panel discussions which explored questions, such as ‘What role does work design play in improving motivation and performance? Can work design predict the likelihood of leader emergence? Which workplace demands are causing the most burnout and what strategies can we employ to combat them?’

Congratulations to John Curtin Distinguished Professor Sharon Parker, the team at the Future of Work Institute and all staff involved in the great success of this world first event.

Read more in the media release here. For more information on the conference, photos and the event booklet, see the website here.

University of Leeds’ Associate Professor Matthew Davis, University of Florida’s Professor Mo Wang, Maastricht University’s Professor Fred Zijlstra, John Curtin Distinguished Professor Sharon Parker, University of Mannheim’s Professor Sabine Sonnentag and Asia School of Business’s Michael Frese.
Tailored Thinking Founder Rob Baker, SafeWork NSW Director of Health and Safe Design Jim Kelly, Future of Work Institute’s Professor Karina Jorritsma and Westpac Chief Mental Health Officer Dave Burroughs.
John Curtin Distinguished Professor Sharon Parker speaking at the well-attended conference.