Work Reimagined: Anchoring People and Purpose in Times of Change

Across sectors, work is undergoing transformational change. Digitalisation, hybrid work models, shifting career paths, and evolving employee expectations are forcing leaders to rethink how their organisations can support employee growth, connection and wellbeing. In this presentation, Professor Carol T Kulik, internationally regarded for her research in organisational behaviour and human resource management, unpacks what these changes mean for the future of leadership. Drawing on emerging evidence, she examines how leaders can design systems that help individuals—and organisations—adapt to new ways of working without losing sight of purpose or performance. The research brought together by Prof Kulik highlights a critical asset often overlooked: managers who can anchor their teams amidst complexity and change. Whether you lead a large organisation or a small team, this talk offers fresh insight into how to develop people and shape a thriving culture. About the presenter: Carol T Kulik is a Bradley Distinguished Professor at the University of South Australia, UniSA Business, Centre for Workplace Excellence (CWeX) and co-author of Human Resources for the Non-HR Manager (Routledge, 2023), a book that enables any manager to approach their people responsibilities with confidence. CWeX and the Leaders Institute of South Australia partnered to give SA leaders direct access to the latest research on work and workplaces. Sign up at and the CWeXand the Leaders Instituteto stay in touch! Visit www.nonhrmanager.com to learn more about Human Resources for the Non-HR Manager and to explore the available resources. Carol T Kulik's staff page: https://people.unisa.edu.au/carol.kulik Centre for Workplace Excellence: https://unisa.edu.au/research/cwex/ Leaders Institute of South Australia: www.leadersinstitute.com.au/ Human Resources for the Non-HR Manager: www.nonhrmanager.com For more from University of South Australia visit: UniSA Homepage: https://www.unisa.edu.au/ UniSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniSA/ UniSA Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/UniversitySA UniSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universitysa/ UniSA Weibo: http://weibo.com/studyatunisa CRICOS provider number 00121B / Australian University provider number PRV12107