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This Working Life

ABC Australia
Mental Health
Workplace Culture
Work-Life Balance
Leadership
Employee Engagement
Artificial Intelligence
Productivity
Burnout
Employee Wellbeing
Decision-Making
Psychosocial Safety
Jargon
Grief
Reference Checks
Communication
Remote Work
Employee Well-Being
Work Stress
Mindfulness
Hybrid Work

You spend so much time on work, why accept the status quo, when there are ways to do it better? Get expert advice, research and hacks that will crush your inertia. Join Lisa Leong and other This Working Lifers as we experiment and explore the latest in the world of work. We cover policy issues, like hybrid workplaces and remote work, employee wellbeing and organisational culture, the use of AI, em... more

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Artificial intelligence use in the job hunt is happening so fast it's hard to keep track and applicants and employers are feeling harassed by the speed of the change.

Candidates find themselves trapped in a paradox where they need to write applicat... more

Are you just too tired to work?

Australians feel exhausted. Eighty two per cent of Australian knowledge workers reported being on the verge of burnout last year, and businesses are scrambling to catch up with the cost of mental fatigue.

But sleep... more

Australia’s richest person and long time supporter of Australian Swimming Gina Rinehart has been offering cash bonuses for Aussie swimmers at the Commonwealth games, $20,000 for a gold medal! It can be a nice to have after a huge challenge or a drawc... more

Speaking out at work is hard. It's even harder in a culture of silence.

To take the decision to break the quiet is an act of bravery, ands it's one many of us are unwilling to risk.

But the dangers of a culture of silence are many, and they impac... more

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Recent Guests

Rudy Crous
CEO of HR firm Compono, which makes AI hiring tools and assessments
Compono
Episode: How to get hired in the AI age
Drew Dawson
Professor and fatigue researcher
Central Queensland University
Episode: We're too tired to work!
Elizabeth Stephens
Associate Professor of Cultural Studies
University of Queensland
Episode: We're too tired to work!
Kari Leibowitz
Health psychologist, author
Independent/Stanford background referenced
Episode: We're too tired to work!
Dr. Stacey Parker
Associate professor and organizational psychologist
University of Queensland
Episode: Is Gina Rinehart right about cash bonuses?
Mark Puncher
CEO of Employer Branding Australia
Employer Branding Australia
Episode: Is Gina Rinehart right about cash bonuses?
Nate Zettna
Dr. Nate Zettna, lecturer in leadership
University of Sydney
Episode: The dangers of silence at work
Hari Hara Priya Kannan
Chief Data Scientist at The Demographics Group
The Demographics Group
Episode: Is it getting harder to find a job?
Nic Cola
CEO of RMIT Online
RMIT Online
Episode: Is it getting harder to find a job?

Host

Lisa Leong
Host of This Working Life

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 510 ratings
  • ABC should be for everyone

    This show, like a lot of the ABC reflects middle and upper middle class white people in the workplace. It has zero relevance to working class people who are often trapped in their workplace by the middle and upper middle class. Burnout, for example, happens to retail workers, receptionists and warehouse workers. Only they often have little choice but to continue to work. Why not once in while speak with a working class worker instead of Uni educated, American workplace importer managers who ofte... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Willow K44
    Australia7 months ago
  • Good Show, Slogan not so good

    I didn’t think I’d find this show interesting but I do. But thank God you got rid of that cringeworthy old slogan, “Work it baby.’ Awful. The new one is better but not better than having none at all. An extra star rating if you drop it!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Rackoff1
    Taiwan10 months ago
  • Authentic Self

    This episode is reason enough to unsubscribe. I’d consider this to be pro employer messaging and almost propaganda from the guest (older generation) to dismiss the new younger coming in. This will only cause further division and issues in the world. Do better.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MC1Rcrisps
    United Statesa year ago
  • Makes me excited about work

    Great presenters, topics that are relevant and future focused

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Port rod
    Australiaa year ago
  • A refreshing revelation

    Love the newly discovered podcast! Can't recommend highly enough. Excellent content, diverse, and so so helpful! Thanku

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RLeeSRLeeS
    Australia2 years ago

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Thoughtful host with strong questions and practical takeaways for work
Listeners appreciate timely topics and lively conversations with experts
Guests bring data-driven insights that are accessible for everyday work decisions

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#5
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#202
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#15
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#20
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#24
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How to get hired in the AI age
Q: So where is AI being used right now in the recruitment process, Natalie?
AI is used in CV screening, shortlisting, personality and behavior assessments, quizzes, chat-based interviews, video interviewing, and sometimes to automate decisions, which can lead to candidates being screened out without transparency or recourse.
Is Gina Rinehart right about cash bonuses?
Q: Do cash bonuses work, or is there a better approach to motivation?
Cash bonuses can help in sales-driven contexts but should not be the sole driver; a holistic approach that includes purpose, growth, autonomy, recognition, and culture often yields more sustainable engagement and performance.
Is being good at your job holding you back?
Q: What defines a high performer, and why might they be overlooked in organizations?
High performers are excellent at making connections and delivering outcomes, but their visibility often leads to more work and less recognition unless they actively communicate impact.
Is it getting harder to find a job?
Q: Practically speaking, what should job hunters do right now?
Embrace technology and AI, identify and communicate your unique skills and how they apply to new roles, and pursue short, practical learning like micro-credentials to prove capability quickly.
Is it getting harder to find a job?
Q: Can you do some crystal ball gazing for us, Hari? What does the horizon look like?
There are effectively two labor markets: white-collar roles and a demand shift toward healthcare, mining, engineering, and construction. The market should ease as demand shifts align with where growth is happening, especially as global conditions improve.

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1. Rudy Crous
2. Drew Dawson
3. Elizabeth Stephens
4. Kari Leibowitz
5. Dr. Stacey Parker
6. Mark Puncher
7. Nate Zettna
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