This Working Life

Dec 21 2024 249 ep. 25 mins 965
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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?

Dec 21 2024 25 mins  
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 Techno

Managing friendship at work

Dec 12 2024 25 mins  
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 psychologis

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

Dec 05 2024 25 mins  
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, Assis

The simple things you take for granted at work

Nov 28 2024 25 mins  
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

How to build a global career, and still come home

Nov 21 2024 25 mins  
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 McQue

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

Nov 14 2024 25 mins  
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

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

Nov 07 2024 25 mins  
The preference for hybrid work is strong among employees and managers alike. So what's the winning formula for communication, workflow and team harmony?

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

Nov 01 2024 25 mins  
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?

Live at SXSW – 2050: A Work Odyssey

Oct 24 2024 25 mins  
Recorded live at SXSW Sydney 2024, Lisa Leong is joined by a panel of industry leaders to explore the transformative shifts of managers in the not-so-distant future.

Adam Grant on how to unleash your hidden potential

Oct 19 2024 24 mins  
How do we go from wanting to do something to actually doing it, and doing it well? According to Organisational Psychologist and Professor Adam Grant, we need to tap into our hidden potential and hone our character skills. Guests: Adam Grant - organisational psychologist, Professor of Psychology, Wharton school at Pennsylvania University. Author, Hidden Potential Thanks to Siba