Is gaming addiction really about spending too much time playing? Not necessarily. In this episode of JCU Conversations, our psychology lecturer Associate Professor Peter Chew explains why the actual warning signs go far beyond screen time. Learn what separates enthusiastic gaming from problematic gaming, why stress plays such a significant role, and what his research reveals about young adults in Singapore.

This episode’s host: Dr Yow Yong Jie, Lecturer in Psychology at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).

Connect with Associate Professor Peter Chew.

Hybrid work is reshaping how organisations design jobs, manage performance, and support employee well-being. But while flexible work brings along advantages, it also raises important questions about boundaries, isolation, and what effective work arrangements really look like in practice. Join Professor Alexandra Beauregard, Professor of Organizational Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London, as she shares about the evolving nature of work.

This episode’s host: Professor Eddy Ng, the Smith Professor of Equity and Inclusion in Business at Queen's University and Visiting Professor at James Cook University.

Connect with Professor Alexandra Beauregard.

The future of work is here. From AI and hybrid work to shifting workforce expectations and generational change, today’s workplace is being reshaped by powerful global megatrends. Join organisational behaviour expert Professor Eddy Ng as he shares about the six big megatrends, why they matter, and how these forces are transforming careers, organisations, and the skills needed to stay adaptable in a fast-evolving future.

Professor Ng is the Smith Professor of Equity and Inclusion in Business at Queen's University and Visiting Professor at James Cook University.

This episode’s host: Dr Ratna Devi Pillai, Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour and Management at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).

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