This Working Life

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Helping you navigate your way through the tough times, looking for the sunshine and the humanity in the world of work.

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Will jargon ever be 'phased out' altogether?

Put a pin in it, leverage that, circle back, LMK (let me know) - ugh! Some of us are drawn to use jargon and buzzwords, while others are annoyed by them. Learn when and how to use jargon so that you can avoid miscommunication at work. Guests: Dr Howie Manns, senior lecturer in linguistics, Monash University A/Professor Zachariah Brown, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology This story was first broadcast on 30 June 2024

25min
13 DE DEZ.

Managing friendship at work

Close relationships can contribute to personal happiness, and that can extend to work too. But can having besties at work sometimes get in the way of organisational goals, or cause other problems? Get some tips on how to manage the roles of friend and co-worker at the same time. Guests: Shelley Rogers, founder, Mates to Manager Dr Amanda Ferguson, organisational psychologist Steph Clarke, futurist, facilitator and friend enthusiast Julie Parker, career coach

25min
6 DE DEZ.

Saving your leave for a rainy day? Here’s why that might be a problem.

Leave entitlements are building up on business balance sheets. At the same time, some employees feel they don't get enough flexibility around when they can take holidays. We explore the reasons why workers are accumulating leave, and what it says about workplace culture in Australia. Guests: Sarah McCann-Bartlett, CEO, Australian Human Resources Institute Dr Libby Sander, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bond University Madeleine Dow, management consultant and Adjunct Professor, Centre for Workplace Excellence, Uni of SA

25min
29 DE NOV.

The simple things you take for granted at work

Stepped entry points, heavy doors, images and documents without screen reader access: these are just a few of the things that make work harder for those with a disability. Hear from two workers about the adjustments and supports they use to help them thrive at work, and an expert explains how to design a workplace that’s accessible, for the benefit of everyone. Guests: Teresa, support worker James O’Brien, Manager of planning (audio), ABC Tom Bevan, dignified access lead, Australian Disability Network Visit the Australian Disability Network website for more resources.

25min
22 DE NOV.

How to build a global career, and still come home

Many returning ex-pats who have worked overseas find it hard to transition back to work in their home country, and feel their overseas experience is not always welcomed. We get advice on how to plan the career move and learn how to support a fellow Australian who is trying to break back into the job market here. Guests: Margot Andersen, founder Insync Network Group Kate McQuestin, CEO Advance Global Australians Jacinta Reddan, returned ex pat And thanks also to Brett and Natasha for sharing their stories.

25min
15 DE NOV.

Has work taken over your life? Here’s what to do about it.

You may love your work, but are you working too much? Despite awareness of burnout, many of us still see working long hours as a badge of honour. We hear from reformed 'workaholics' and experts to uncover how to address our culture of overwork, and what recovery looks like. Guests: Malissa Clark, Associate Professor of industrial-organisational psychology, University of Georgia and author, Never Not Working:Why the Always-On Culture Is Bad for Business—and How to Fix It Audrey McGibbon, Chartered Occupational & Coaching Psychologist, co-founder of the Global Leadership Wellness Survey. Thanks also to Anne Maria and Hazel for sharing their stories.

25min
8 DE NOV.

Hybrid work is here to stay – but have managers caught up?

The preference for hybrid work is strong among employees and managers alike. So what's the winning formula for communication, workflow and team harmony?

25min
1 DE NOV.

Why the push to get bums on seats in the office?

Amazon wants all staff back in the office, and other return to office mandates are being issued here and abroad. But what is the evidence for that being a good idea?

26min

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29/09/2022

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This podcast is so insightful and I’ve enjoyed every episode I’ve listened to so far! Lisa is a very skilled interviewer - she does such a great job of sharing her wisdom and I love how she leads meaningful conversations with business leaders who bring so much experience and actionable insight to the table. Such a tremendous resource for workers worldwide - thank you, Lisa!