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Minimising risk in face to face data collection: post Covid-19 lockdown advice
18th Jan 21
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and as Australia moves to a post-lockdown phase, Members may wish to consider the use of face to face data collection for some projects.
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Results of the Workplace Mental Wellbeing Audit in Australia
17th Nov 20
In June this year The Research Society partnered with the MRS in the UK and the Insights Association in the U.S. to launch a unique international initiative to examine mental wellbeing in market and social research, in partnership with global insights consultancy Opinium. The report on this initiative has now been released and provides important insights into the current state of play, areas for improvement and what a post-pandemic future may look like.
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Inquiry into the Performance of the Opinion Polls at the 2019 Australian Federal Election final report released
11th Nov 20
Inquiry into the Performance of the Opinion Polls at the 2019 Australian Federal Election has released its final report, including recommendations for how to improve political polling in Australia.
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The Research Society are proud sponsors of Ashton Media’s Customer 360 Symposium
27th Oct 20
The Research Society is proud to be a sponsor of the Ashton Media’s Customer 360 Symposium in Hunter Valley 27th - 28th October. We are joined by some of our clients and members at this wonderful event.
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Congratulations to all the winners of the prestigious CX AWARDS
16th Oct 20
Congratulations to Commonwealth Bank of Australia for winning the CX AWARDS - ‘Best use of customer data and insights to improve CX’ category last night! We are proud to have partnered with Ashton Media on The CX AWARDS.
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CEO Update: FREE webinar; NEW Analytics Workshops; CX Opps > PLUS > Online Interviewing Risk Minimisation Advice
8th Oct 20
We have entered quarter four of what can only be described as one of the most challenging years. The next three months and moving into 2021 will continue to bring significant change; changes to operating models, decision making, and workforce strategies. Workforces across the globe have been impacted by COVID-19 and the research sector is no different.
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The Research Society Board Nominations Now Open
7th Oct 20
Nominations for The Research Society Board will be opening today (Wednesday 7th October) for 2 weeks only until Wednesday 21st October 2020.
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Risk minimisation when interviewing via online video software
30th Sep 20
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven the rapidly increasing use of online video software, such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams, for virtual face to face interviewing.
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Meet Our latest Qualified Professional Researchers - 3rd Quarter 2020 Graduates
9th Sep 20
Congratulations to our latest QPR accredited members Tommy Chau, Dr Uwana Evers, Elizabeth Shu, Samantha Skalak, Jaclyn Thorne and Garrett Tyler-Parker.
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Insights Association, MRS & The Research Society formalise partnership
12th Aug 20
Having worked cooperatively on various projects in recent years, the leading market research associations in the US, UK, and Australia have formalised their close ties with a partnership agreement that will bring increased information, access, and influence to members of the respective organisations.
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Meet Our latest Qualified Professional Researchers
1st Aug 20
Congratulations to our latest QPR accredited members May Doan, Anita Ganguly, Daniel Harvey, Adriana Heinzen, Elyse Lloyd, Vaun Peate, Lisa Salas, Simone Sietsma, Merryn Spencer, Cecile Thornley and Winnie Wong. All gained their QPR via the new QPR entry pathways.
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COVID-19: Update on recent announcements & JobKeeper Extension Factsheet
23rd Jul 20
Australia is back in a state of uncertainty, I’m sure we’re all feeling the same way as leaders of businesses– cautious, paused and wondering what's next. On Tuesday the Government announced the extension of the JobKeeper Payment by a further 6 months to March 2021, providing businesses with a level of certainty during this challenging time. Highlights on this recent announcement here.
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CEO UPDATE: Download Conference Program - PLUS - Meet our new Company & Client Partners!
23rd Jul 20
I hope you are safe and travelling well in this latest COVID-19 outbreak. Here is the latest news from your membership headquarters.
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GRBN Global Trust Survey highlights impact of Covid-19
30th Jun 20
Little change for market research companies, while trust in health authorities increases and trust in media and social media companies takes a hit. New findings from the GRBN Global Trust Survey show how trust in Australian research companies compares with that in other sectors and, for the first time, how it has been affected by the Covid-19 crisis.
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CEO UPDATE: Be part of our new Workplace Mental Wellbeing Initiative
22nd Jun 20
Global mental wellbeing study to demonstrate impact of pandemic and inform support for research sector. The Research Society has partnered with the MRS in the UK and the Insights Association in the U.S. to launch a unique international initiative to examine mental wellbeing in market and social research, supported by insight agency Opinium.
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CEO UPDATE: New initiative - FREE Virtual Conference 3-6 August 2020 Announced & Professional Research Handbook launched
17th Jun 20
Our annual face to face Conference has been moved to an online virtual format this year due to COVID-19. We had just completed the full conference program when the COVID-19 restrictions were announced, so we are grateful to our fabulous Conference Chairs, Committee and Speakers for pivoting so quickly and agreeing to move the whole conference online.
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CEO UPDATE: New Initiatives - Mentoring Program Launched & Research News Magazine - Data Analytics edition (June – August) now available online to read or download
1st Jun 20
Launch of new FREE Mentoring Program for Members PLUS Research News Magazine June – August edition is now available online as a flip book – or download at your leisure.
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Power your Potential: The Research Society announces new Mentoring program
1st Jun 20
Australia’s peak body for research, insights and analytics, The Research Society is pleased to announce the launch of their new formal Mentoring Program.
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Global mental wellbeing study to demonstrate impact of pandemic and inform support for research sector
1st Jun 20
MRS, the Insights Association (IA) in the US and The Research Society in Australia have launched a unique international initiative to examine mental wellbeing in market and social research, supported by insight agency Opinium.
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