
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 493 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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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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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
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!
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.
Great presenters, topics that are relevant and future focused
Love the newly discovered podcast! Can't recommend highly enough. Excellent content, diverse, and so so helpful! Thanku
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This show consistently covers how people experience work, blending research, practical strategies, and real-world case studies. Episodes frequently explore motivation, how to design effective incentives, managing burnout, onboarding, AI in the workplace, and the dynamics of leadership and teams. Noteworthy is the balance between academic insights and actionable tips, with guests ranging from organizational psychologists to business leaders and educators, plus a focus on wellbeing, culture, and sustainable performance. A strength is translating complex research into short, usable episodes for managers, teams, and ambitious professionals navigating modern work life.
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