Dr Chia's research and teaching interests include leadership, organisational power and culture, and social and ethical aspects of management. She has conducted executive education, consulted for or given talks to companies such as Schenker-Bax Global, Elf Aquitane (now Total S.A.), Catalyst, Exel (now DHL-Exel), Panasonic, McDonald's, Samsung, telenor, Royal Brunei Airlines, and UBS.

Dr Chia has received University Achievement awards, faculty awards and numerous commendations for excellence in teaching.

Dr Nosworthy began his career as as occupational psychologist in the Canadian Public Service. In 1999, he joined NUS Business School, where he later became Head of the Department of Management and Organisation. He taught human resource management and organisational behaviour and his research interests included employee citizenship, goal setting and performance. In 2003, he took up the role of regional Vice President for Assessment Services for SHL, where his responsibilities included both direct provision of services to key clients as well as contributing to the strategic direction and business growth of the company in the Asia-Pacific region.