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Women are less likely to be replaced by robots and might even benefit from automation

Written by Fabrizio Carmignani, Professor, Griffith Business School, Griffith University

Rio Tinto executive Kellie Parker said that in traditionally male dominated blue collar industries like mining, the types of jobs on offer have changed due to automation.www.shutterstock.com

Research shows women are better positioned than men to resist the automation of work and possibly even benefit from it.

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Women are less likely to be replaced by robots and might even benefit from automation

Diversity programs have become a tick-the-box exercise. They need to become more political, not less

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues

Ads are coming to AI. Does that really have to be such a bad thing?

Indigenous businesses are losing millions to fraudulent firms. We need stronger oversight

Real wages have gone backwards. Even earning $100,000 isn’t what it used to be

Racing enjoys special treatment under NZ gambling laws. Why?

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Why you NEED to have a financial plan

Japan has gone its own way on fighting inflation – can NZ learn from a global outlier?

Think short-stay rentals like Airbnb are out of control? Numbers are down, especially in our biggest cities

Leonardo.Ai reveals new brand, expanding its creator-first platform for the next era of generative AI

Psychosocial injury risk starts inside workplace microcultures

2025 Thryv Business and Consumer Report - Australian small businesses show grit under pressure

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UNSW launches plan to help Aussie startups scale overseas

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