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This Working Life
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,...
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Restructure and redundancy, with psychosocial safety
How can reorganisations, restructures and redundancies be managed in a way that works for everyone?
With obligations to manage psychosocial haza...
Should you bring your 'whole self' to work?
There are lessons you can take from the careers of David Bowie and Oprah about identity and authenticity.
Being “authentic” in your life and car...
Try This: declutter your work from home space
Need help organising your desk or kitchen table workspace? Get decluttering tips that will help clear your mind and your home.
Guest:
Amy...
Validation is a skill for work and life
When you validate someone, it shows that you’re there, you get it and you care, even if you don't agree with their point of view.
Learn the diff...
The power of gossip at work
Whether you approve of it or not, research shows gossip does have value within organisations, especially when it’s used positively.
Learn how...
How to nail collaboration between generations
Learn how to build co-operation rather than war, between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers.
Instead of leaning on stereotypes, there ar...
Are you learning how to switch off from work?
We've reached the one year anniversary of the right to disconnect regulations, which now also apply to small businesses.
What are the challenge...
Could longevity workers save our economic future?
Soon more people will be leaving the workforce than joining it, but most organisations don't encourage older workers to stay on and thrive.
Expe...
Try This: psychosocial safety tips edition
Everyone at work plays a part in preventing psychosocial hazards, including you.
We ask an expert how to create a psychosocially safe workplace,...
What are we getting wrong about psychosocial safety?
There’s confusion about the terms psychological safety and psychosocial safety in workplaces, so what’s the difference?
Leading expert on psych...
Making decisions like a pro
It’s estimated we make up to 35,000 decisions every day so how can you make better decisions at work?
Before you start drawing up pros and cons...
Managing up during the Trump Presidency
We can learn a lot about gaining influence when you don't have power, from those who work on Capitol Hill.
A leadership adviser reveals how Con...
Is your dream job still dreamy?
Have you ever been told that if you follow your passion, you’ll never work a day in your life? As it turns out, the research doesn’t support that narr...
Try This: grief at work edition
It can be hard to know what to say when your colleague or employee is going through a difficult time.
We explore how to support someone who is...
How to handle grief at work
The death of a loved one, a divorce, an illness, a job loss or another challenging personal issue will be experienced by just about everyone in the wo...
Is an AI bot getting in the way of your job search?
Videos of job applicants being interviewed by artificial intelligence avatars are being posted on social media.
How can job seekers and recruite...
Feeling meh (still)? How to get your work mojo back
It's mid way through the year and many of us are still asking ourselves, ‘ Why are we here’ ?
What is it about the culture of work that’s leadi...
Can I give you some feedback?
It's an important part of monitoring and improving performance, but when feedback is given or received in the “wrong” way, it can damage relationships...
It's okay, you can take a break
When you’re under the pump, it can feel like taking a break at work is impossible. But that can be habit forming, and bad for your physical and mental...
Try This: sleep tips edition
If you have trouble sleeping, work may be part of the equation. Here’s some expert tips on what works best to get a good night’s sleep, and advice som...
The power of a good night’s sleep
Four in ten Australians are not getting enough sleep, and work could be a part of the problem.
Whether you work 9 – 5 or irregular hours, lack...
Is your manager spying on you?
AI tools are making it easier for employers to gather data on where, when and how you're working.
But when it comes to workplace surveillance,...
Leaders, what are your blind spots?
Being in charge means making decisions, and whether they’re right or wrong, managers often feel they need to make them in order to display leadership....
Stuck at a career crossroad? Here's how to move forward
Career regret is a common phenomenon, so what practical advice is there for people who are at a career crossroads?
Guests:
Leah Lambart...
Networking and the strength of weak ties
More than 50 years ago, an American sociologist published a game-changing paper that illustrated just how important casual acquaintances are in our wo...
Cal Newport on embracing slow productivity to prevent burnout
If you think of productivity as hustle culture, endless multi-tasking, and constant busyness, you might be on the wrong track and you may be on the wa...
How do you personalise your work space?
From pets to pot plants, comfy clothing to noise-cancelling headphones. There have never been more ways to bring a personal touch to your office exper...
Can "leisure-crafting" help you thrive?
Pick something you enjoy doing and you can 'leisure craft' it! We learn about the benefits of this technique as a way of improving your personal wellb...
How to get on top of AI at work
From our phones to social media, to search engines, artificial intelligence is becoming a part of our everyday lives.
Learn how organisations ar...
Are you being micromanaged?
The junior person feels like they’re being micromanaged, but the manager feels like the job is not being done properly. When does good supervision tip...
Work origin stories and how they influence us
What are your memories about your parents and work, and how have they influenced the way you manage your own work-life?
We explore these origi...
Try This: performance review edition
Tips and advice on how to prepare for your performance review ahead of time.
Plus, how to handle feedback during the meeting and go for that pe...
Can performance reviews 'exceed' expectations?
Whether you’re having one or doing one, it can feel like the official performance review process is missing the mark.
We explore the art and sci...
Purpose as the antidote for disengagement at work
Studies show more of us are looking for purpose and meaning at work. But what if the work we do doesn't fill that need?
From group giving activi...
Tired and overwhelmed? Boundaries can help
If you have a tendency to take on too much, you might want to look at the boundaries you have with your co-workers and your boss.
It seems har...
Job Sharing 101
Job sharing could soon be back in vogue as some businesses and governments push for return to office policies.
What are the pros and cons of j...
Are we giving kids the wrong career advice?
In helping young people prepare for a life of work, asking them what they want to do for a job, or what they’re good at may limit their options.
Learn to adapt
Most of us are faced with managing multiple changes in our work lives, sometimes all at once.
Learn how to anticipate, accept and grow with cha...
Succession planning: build it into your DNA
The CEO is retiring, your team leader is moving interstate, your key IT architect has been poached by a competitor. How do you keep an organisation ru...
How to nail a job interview
Dealing with sweaty palms, talking for too long, and fumbling your answers are all possible scenarios that can kill off your chances of getting the jo...