Do you know what employees and colleagues want out of work and their workplace culture?
Organisations with high levels of employee engagement are 21% more productive than those with low levels of engagement*.
But as Australians increasingly look for stronger work-life balance and flexible business practices such as the four-day work week, what does it mean to be engaged at work?
Join our expert panel as they dive into employee psychology – exploring how understanding your employees is the key to enhancing productivity and culture.
Hear from A/Prof Justine Gatt, Lead Scientist of the Gatt Wellbeing & Resilience Group at Neuroscience Research Australia and the School of Psychology, UNSW alongside two UNSW expert alumni as they unpack how organisations can invest in employee wellbeing and why this pays dividends in more than just workplace productivity.
Joe Miao is a psychologist who makes the most of his extensive organisational psychology, career management and human resources experience to help individuals and organisations attain their goals. In his line of work, Joe looks to evaluate culture within the organisation through identifying beliefs and attitudes that influence behaviour in order to drive better decision making and organisational and social outcomes. With a Bachelors' in Human Resources & Psychology and Masters' in Psychology (Organisational) from UNSW Sydney, Joe has carved himself an extensive career rooted in psychology, at the intersection of human resources and organisational culture.
Associate Professor Justine Gatt is Director of the Centre for Wellbeing, Resilience and Recovery at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and the School of Psychology at UNSW. A/Prof Gatt currently leads several national and international projects in resilience and wellbeing. Her work has been recognised by multiple awards including the Worldwide University Network (WUN) Success Story awarded to her WUN Resilience Research Group for ‘Exceptional Levels of Achievement’ (2019), the Commonwealth Health Minister’s Award for Excellence in Health and Medical Research (2014), and the NHMRC Excellence Award for Top Ranked CDF Applicant (2014).
Laura Prael is an accomplished multi-award-winning entrepreneur, content marketer, and speaker, with 16 years of broad experience working in senior digital roles for companies of all sizes. Today, she’s best known for founding a fast-growing digital content marketing agency, LEP Digital. The company is now in its eighth year, employs a team of eight, and has garnered wide industry acclaim. As a business owner and leader, Laura is a champion for equality, education, and the environment and is passionate about creating flexible work policies and practices to create a high performing, supportive and inclusive workplace.
