This Working Life
This Working Life explores ways to improve your experience at work, challenging the status quo with expert advice, research, and practical hacks. Host Lisa Leong and guests delve into policy issues like hybrid workplaces, remote work, employee wellbeing, organizational culture, AI, surveillance, engagement, diversity, and inclusion. They also discuss work-life balance, organizational change, restructures, casualization, performance management, and career advice. The podcast focuses on the people side of work, including culture, individual experiences, and personal development.
Episodes
What work is doing to your brain
How is your grey matter doing? Are you digitally overloaded? Spinning out even thinking about another notification? Our brains weren't designed to operate in the modern workplace and it is showing. Lisa dives into the cranial folds to figure out what your workplace is doing to your brain, and what you can do about it. Guest:Professor Selena Bartlett, Group Leader for Neurosci
How to be better at conflict
What are you like with conflict? Do you relish it or shy away? Being uncomfortable with the fray may be holding us back at work and stifling our ability to work creatively. Lisa laces up her boxing gloves to enter the ring of confrontation and disagreement at work! Guest:Tim Duggan, Chair of the Digital Publisher's Alliance and the author of Work Backwards, Cult Status and Cle
Scoop! Why summer jobs are still hot
Believe it or not, it's almost summer! A lot of universities are finishing up and high schools only have a few weeks until exams. All of a sudden people need employment until March, it happens quickly! But the rise in casualisation and the cost of living mean there's more competition for temporary work and employers may not be as keen anymore on staff who depart with the leave
Workplace Physio: Protect Your Neck!
How's your neck feeling? Tight? Falling forward? You aren't alone. In the first edition of our occasional series Workplace Physio we look forward, with our heads held high, at the impact of 'tech neck'. Lisa steps on the wobbleboard and does her exercises to figure out what work is doing to our necks and how we can go about fixing it. Guest:Jennifer Callaghan, Specialist Musculo
Is AI killing entry level jobs?
Is AI coming for your job? Well, maybe not yet. But there are early warning signs that entry level jobs are getting squeezed and traditional career pathways are closing up. Research from Stanford Digital Labs in the US has shone a light on what actual impact artificial intelligence is having on employment, and it's not necessarily what the big tech bosses have been telling us! L
It's burnout season!
Are you burnt out ... again?! How does it keep coming round like clockwork? We're entering burnout season, and author Karl Treacher agues in his new book Built to Burn that you burning out is a feature of the system, not a bug. Are we facing an epidemic of burnout? What can we do about it? Lisa's picked up her hose and is running towards the burning building. GuestsKarl Treac
Wellness shortcuts do more harm than good
Are you drowning in digital? Are the company sponsored mental health tools helping you at all? They've become the norm as they're cheaper and easier to apply than traditional methods. But research is showing that these applications and online tools aren't always cutting the mustard when it comes to improving our mental wellbeing at work; especially when they're applied as a cat
Simone Stolzoff wants you to be uncertain!
It feels like we’re constantly being asked to know things, to be rock solid in our information. But is this desire for control and certainty stopping us from making better decisions both at work, and about our working lives? Journalist and author Simone Stolzoff has a lot of ideas about our brains and how we go to work! He’s been circling the globe hunting out people who tryin
You're being measured!
Do you measure up?Digital and AI tools coupled with an increased desire for productivity means we’re being marked more closely than ever before. New research shows that when we know how we're being measured we stop prioritising the work that isn't measured, especially if we think the systems aren't transparent or fair. Lisa gets stuck into the modern map of "metricisation" to see
Fluorescent lights burning you out?
How does your office make you feel? Are you an open plan convert or dying under the halogen lighting? We spend a lot of time in our workplaces and the way they’re designed can have a huge impact on our mental and physical wellbeing. Psychologists and architects are worried we've sleep walked into a world where the standard office design is actively burning workers out quick smart
What do you do in a crisis?
How do you react in a crisis? Are you fight, flight, fawn or flee? We all react differently to moments of panic and stress but one thing we all have in common is that they cause us to make rash and poor decisions. Are we stuck like this or can we re-train ourselves to respond to panic and act or lead with a clear head? Guest:Dr James Donald, Senior Lecturer in Work and Organisati
How to get hired in the AI age
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 applications that make it through the screening while also standing out when an application eventually reaches a human decision maker. AI int
We're too tired to work!
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 sleepiness can be a killer too and a major shift is underway in how Australian industries treat tiredness in the workplace. It's not a new ph
Is Gina Rinehart right about cash bonuses?
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 drawcard to make people work harder, but there can be a danger to motivating your team with extra dollars.So, Is Gina Rinehart right, do
The dangers of silence at work
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 impact employers and employees alike. While it can be a scary thing to do, research has found that people staying silent to protect their own
Is it getting harder to find a job?
After the 100th email auto reply, the AI application screening and writing the umpteenth cover letter of the week, the job hunt can feel like a real drain. If you're feeling like it's harder to find a job now than last time you were looking you are not alone. A combination of people staying put, international forces and a tight economic market have all impacted the white collar w
Is being good at your job holding you back?
Are you being asked time and again to be the one who gets everything done, is your reward for crushing it, just more “it” to crush? You might be paying a competence Tax! Research consistently shows that people who are seen as high achievers are stacked with more of the same rather than being given pathways to doing new things. it's a story a lot of people can relate to but it c
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 health. Learn the benefits of building breaks into your workday, and how to do it in a way that feels manageable.
How to avoid "Wellness Washing"
You may have heard of greenwashing, now experts are worried about wellness washing where workplaces paper over the cracks with wellbeing measures but leave the chasms underneath.
Why are we so bad at onboarding?
You're starting a new job but you don't have what you need, or you certainly feel like you don't!Why is this such a universal experience and why are employers so happy to leave people to sink or swim? We dive in to the good, the bad and the ugly of onboarding and try to figure out how we can be doing it better, for bosses and for workers. Lisa also checks in with the Australian H
What your boss is getting wrong about AI
AI usage is on the rise, but its implementation within jobs and workflows is causing problems. Research shows there is a capability gap amongst Australian workers, and a lack of AI fluency and context-poor AI use is creating job strain. What can leaders do to turn this around?Guests: Dr Rebecca Hinds, head of the Work AI Institute at Glean Dr Sean Gallagher, founder of Humanova a
Don't be left out in the cold: why you should care about your organisation’s strategy
Tying together what your team does within your organisation’s strategy is a key skill for middle managers and something workers at all levels can benefit from. Learn how a strategy is put together and ways you can work towards it. Guests:Brandon Lee, Associate Professor at Melbourne Business School, consultant, researcher and executive educator Rebecca Murray, principal of str
Tackle overwhelm with the 'Teamwork Doctor'
If you’re always busy but feel as though you’re not getting on top of things, you may be experiencing cognitive and emotional overload. Liane Davey, the ‘Teamwork Doctor’, calls this “thoughtload” and offers ways to manage overwhelm and focus attention, to improve productivity and wellbeing in individuals and teams. Guest:Liane Davey PhD organisational psychologist and author Tho
Try This: how to quit
Once you’ve made the decision to quit your job, it’s worth considering how to do it in a way that fits the situation. The researcher who coined the term, “The Great Resignation” shares his insights on different resignation styles, from the “grateful goodbye” to “bridge burning” and what managers can learn from the way employees quit. Guest:Professor Anthony C. Klotz, UCL School
Should you really quit your job, like Oprah?
The researcher who coined the term, "The Great Resignation", says most of us are only one event away from quitting our jobs. He calls them “jolts” and describes the one that led Oprah to quit her new job at 60 Minutes, and Jürgen Klopp to give up his successful role as manager of Liverpool FC. What motivates us to quit, what should we consider before we do it? Guest:Professor Ant
AI will change your job. Here’s the SMART way to redesign it.
The narrative around AI at work is moving away from “job apocalypse” towards jobs transforming. So how do you redesign roles to improve productivity and take care of the psychosocial safety and wellbeing of workers?Guests:John Curtin Distinguished Professor Sharon Parker, Director of Centre for Transformative Work Design, Curtin University If you’d like to try the S.M.A.R.T. job
Nir Eyal on how to stop sabotaging your career
Have you struggled to make lasting behaviour change at work, and wondered why you can’t get to the next level? The author of bestsellers Hooked and Indistractable, spoke with readers who loved his books but couldn’t nail the change part. He spent the next five years researching what was missing, Beyond Belief is the result. Nir Eyal, behavioural design expert, author, Beyond Be
Sir David Attenborough is doing it, what about you? How to work until you're 100
Working for longer can help you financially, as well as giving you purpose, a social life and a healthier brain. We speak with three Australians working past retirement age, and an expert coach who helps individuals and organisations achieve longevity goals.Guests:Ronni Kahn AO, social entrepreneur, Founder and Visionary in Residence, OzHarvest Brian James, co-founder, The Coppe
Why 9am meetings might be failing your team
Circadian rhythms dictate our peak times or chronotypes and they vary across the workforce, so why does everything start so early? Learn how these biological rhythms interact with cognitive and emotional performance and how practicing circadian-influenced leadership can help get the best out of your team. Guest:Stefan Volk, Professor of Management at the University of Sydney Busi
Kyle and Jackie O safety complaint heads to Federal Court
Jackie O’s lawyers claim ARN breached workplace health and safety obligations by failing to protect her psychosocial health while she was working with co-host Kyle Sandilands. As the case heads to court this week, find out how leaders should manage psychological safety at work, and learn the potential consequences if they fail to do so. Guests:Martyn Campbell, former Chief Execu
Marcus Buckingham says love is the most powerful force in business
Marcus Buckingham’s latest research shows that love is a driver of super productive human behaviour. He argues the case for "designing love in" to experiences at work.Learn how to create experiences that inspire your colleagues and staff to say, "I love that!"Guest:Marcus Buckingham, global researcher focused on unlocking strengths, increasing performance and pioneering the futur
How to help a young person find a career in the age of AI
Worrying about your young person’s future? The impact of AI is already changing the job market in some industries.So what’s the best approach for guiding them into a career during this time of uncertainty? Guests:Alana Kilmartin, speaker and author, Unserious Careers: a fun guide to the first five years of your careerDavid Carney, Executive Director, Career Industry Council of Au
The power of inspiring vs. infuriating leadership
When your boss sends a text complimenting your work, it feels amazing! But if they point out a mistake in front of your peers, you may feel shattered. What does it take to be an inspiring leader, and how can you avoid being an infuriating one? Guest:Adam Galinsky, Paul Calello Professor of Leadership and Ethics at the Columbia Business School This interview was recorded at the Po
How Don uses his digital twin
You may soon have a digital clone of your work-self that can take care of many of your tasks, make decisions on your behalf, and even give presentations as you. As the emergence of “identic AI” generates more potential for digital human twins in organisations, we discuss the ethics of using them. Guests:Don Tapscott, co-author, You to the Power of Two, Redefining Human Potential
Is more annual leave the answer to preventing burnout?
With burnout and overwork a problem for staff and employers alike, a proposal to add an extra week to annual leave balances for Australian workers is on the table. We speak with a business that already offers five weeks of annual leave per year, and hear from management and labour law experts on whether this add on is the answer, or if there's a better solution.Guests:Shae McCry
Esther Perel on conflict and power struggles at work
What’s really behind the reaction a colleague has when you disagree with them? And how do you manage a conflict when it arises? Esther and Lisa delve into workplace conflict and power dynamics and explore how to understand them and find a way through. Plus answers to your questions and an exercise Esther wants you to test out for Try This. Don’t forget to report back! thisworkin
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 health. Learn the benefits of building breaks into your workday, and how to do it in a way that feels manageable. Guests:Kira Schabram, Assistant Professor of Management & Organisation at Smeal College of Business, The Pennsylv
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 and affect work. Here’s a masterclass to help you get better at giving and receiving feedback. Guests: Roisin McCann, facilitator who works with organisations to build leadership capacity and develop a better culture of feedback an
Unlock the power of a four day week
What have we learned so far about reducing working hours without losing productivity, and what are the tips and tricks for ensuring a four day week is a success for staff, organisations and customers?The Launceston city council is in the process of moving towards a four day week. Guests:John Hopkins, Professor of Management, Deakin Business School Anne Rayner, founder, Producti
The ultimate guide to fixing meetings
Our calendars are filled with meetings, but what are they really achieving?Learn how to cut out unnecessary gatherings and make the ones that remain, more meaningful and efficient. Guest:Rebecca Hinds PhD, organisational expert and author, Your Best Meeting Ever For a copy of the resources mentioned in this episode, email us at thisworkinglife@abc.net.au
How to start strong in a new job
So you landed the job, congrats! Now it's time to start your new role.What steps can you take and what can your new employer do, to set you up for success? Guests:Kate Flaherty, National President of the Career Development Association of Australia, leadership coach and counsellor Jonathon Woolfrey, WA State President & Non-Executive Director, Australian HR Institute, managin
Reinvent your career in 2026 with Dorie Clark
If you’re feeling stuck and ready for a change, why not harness the momentum of the new year to turn that around? Whether it’s a new job or a whole new career, Dorie shares her approach to help you figure out what’s next, and how to make it happen. Guest:Dorie Clark, Top 50 business thinker and executive education professor, best selling author, Reinventing You: Define your Brand
Lost hope at work? Here’s how to get it back.
When work feels difficult, practising hope could help you find a way forward. A former chief wellbeing officer at Deloitte shares evidence-based strategies for developing hope that will improve worker wellbeing and performance. Guest:Jen Fisher, workplace wellbeing expert, author, Hope is the Strategy
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 of sleep impacts performance, safety and can compound work stress. So how can you balance work responsibilities and sleep? Guests:Dr Moira Junge, CEO Sleep Health Foundation, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Monash UniversityDr Charl
Stuck at a career crossroad? Here's how to move forward
Career regret is a common phenomenon, with more than half of people recently surveyed expressing dissatisfaction with their career choice.Why do so many people have career regret, and what practical advice can help those who are at a career crossroads? Guests: Leah Lambart, Career and Interview Coach, resident career expert for SEEK Annie Louey, celebrant, comedian and writer w
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 wellbeing, and your performance at work. Plus we'll give you some practical tips on how to 'leisure-craft' in Try This.Guest: Alex Hamrick, Assistant Professor of Management, Robins School of Business, University of Richmond This episode
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 hard, but setting boundaries could improve your life, and your work as well. Boundaries expert Nedra Glover Tawwab teaches you how. Guest:Nedra Glover Tawwab, therapist and author of New York Times best seller, Set Boundaries, Find Peace This
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 a different way of thinking about careers that focuses on challenges, rather than job titles. Guests:JP Michel, organisational psychologist and author, The World Needs You: A New Mindset for Career ExplorationKate McBeath, who work
Learn to 'North Star' 2026 with Wankernomics
Have you been bamboozled by the language colleagues use at work? What’s the best way to describe yourself on LinkedIn? Charles and James from Wankernomics want to help you use more buzzwords, so you can move into upper management. James Schloeffel, Chief Disruptor and Strategy Optimisation Evangelist, WankernomicsCharles Firth, Customer Engagement Jedi, Wankernomics
How to optimise your holiday and start 2026 refreshed
Should you lie on the couch or go hiking with friends? Discover what to do before, during and after a holiday to get the most out of it.Experts share the best ways to fully recover from work stress and offer practical tips to make that post-holiday glow last longer.Guests: Stacey Parker, Associate Professor in the School of Psychology, University of Queensland Ty Ferguson, Rese
A non-compete clause ban is coming. What does it mean for you?
Almost half of Australian workers are impacted by some kind of post-employment restraint. The government plans to ban non-compete clauses for middle and lower paid workers. But how do you strike the balance between an employee’s right to move jobs and a business’ right to protect their commercial interests? Guests:Paula McDonald, Professor of Work and Organisation, QUT Centre for
Is your lack of people skills holding you back?
If your career progression has stalled it may be because you lack emotional intelligence and the ability to regulate your behaviour in the workplace. A Harvard Business School expert says the key to great leadership is understanding yourself so you can manage others, and she’s helped thousands of people do it. Guest:Margaret C Andrews, managing director The MYLO Center, author
Transfer, recall, repetition: what helps you learn at work
What are the best ways to learn at work, and how can you make that new information stick?Understand the science of learning and how online courses and workshops can be designed to optimise motivation and opportunities to practise.Guests: Michelle Ockers, Founder and Chief Learning Strategist, Learning Uncut Ryan Jesson, cognitive scientist, School of Psychology, University of Que
Are you on the path to burnout? These are the red flags...
New research has uncovered early warning signs of burnout that could help you get on top of it, before it goes too far. Learn strategies to identify these signs, recover from work stress and prevent burnout. Dr Ben Searle, organisational psychologist, consultant and researcher Luke Martin, Senior specialist and clinical spokesperson, Beyond Blue For more details on Ben’s Recovemb
Westpac work from home decision: what does it mean for you?
A Westpac employee with parental responsibilities was recently awarded the right to work from home five days a week, by the Fair Work Commission.How might this decision affect business hiring practices, and the working conditions parents are allowed by their bosses in future? Guests:Dr Giuseppe Carabetta, Associate Professor of workplace and business law with the UTS Business Sch
How to fix loneliness at work
Have you ever turned up to work and thought...where is everyone?! Empty offices and flexible work is part of the reason why so many people are experiencing work loneliness, but it's not the whole picture.We explore how organisations can diagnose work loneliness and build more connected workplaces. Guest:Connie Noonan Hadley, organisational psychologist, Research Associate Profess
Top books for work and life
Lisa is joined by Panio Gianopolous, co-founder and editorial director of the Next Big Idea Club, as they each nominate three non-fiction books related to work that have changed the way they work and live. Tune in to Radio National’s Top 100 Books countdown, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October from 1pm. Or catch up anytime on the ABC Listen app.Panio’s picks:The Work of Art: Ho
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 hazards now front of mind, this process has never been more important. Guests:Melinda Bell, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright in Melbourne Leonie Green, founder and consultant, Conscious WorkplaceAlso check out our related episode Your role is
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 career is something we’re told to aspire to. But can that be taken too far?Dr Tomas, Chamorro- Premuzic, Professor of Business Psychology at University College London and Columbia University, author, Don’t Be Yourself: Why Authenticity is ove
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 Revell, decluttering expert For more on the psychology of decluttering, check out the All In the Mind episode, Is clutter making you feel bad?
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 difference between validation and praise, and how you can use the former to strengthen relationships and build influence at work. Guest:Dr Caroline Fleck, licensed psychologist, corporate consultant and author, Validation: The New Psychology o
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 you can harness gossip to improve relationships and communication with colleagues. Guests:Amy Gallo, workplace expert and contributing editor, Harvard Business Review. Author, Getting Along: how to work with anyoneJames Greenslade-Yeats, R
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 are ways to work to the strengths of people in teams that include multiple generations. Guests:Megan Gerhardt, Professor at Farmer School of Business, Miami University and co-author of GentelligenceFlorence Potter, founding director, No umb
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 challenges of managing this change to the ways we contact each other outside of work hours, and how is it impacting work life balance? Guests: Anna Volkova, People and Culture leader, Hi Bob Matthew Addison, Chair, Council of Small Business of Aust
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.Experts say redesigning work to retain mature-age workers across the life cycle is part of the solution to Australia’s ageing population and productivity challenges. We explore how planning for "longevity work" across the career cycle, can hel
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, and why it's important.Guest:Dr Laura Kirby, chief psychologist, Australian Psychological ServicesCheck out our companion episode: What are we getting wrong about psychosocial safety? , featuring Professor Amy Edmondson from Harvard Busin
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 psychological safety, Professor Amy Edmondson, and researcher Rachael Potter explain. Plus, are Australia's regulations around psychosocial hazards making a difference to workplace safety and productivity? Guests:Amy C. Edmondson, Professor of
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 lists, listen to this episode to hear how you can make decisions with less stress and a lot more satisfaction - from small everyday ones, to big ones like changing career.Guests:Dr Ellen Langer - Professor of Psychology, Harvard Universit
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 Congressional Chiefs of Staff navigate a volatile political environment, with challenging bosses. This is a masterclass in how to manage up and build relationships that can further your career.Guest: Margie Warrell, Leadership advisor, author
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 narrative. We explore what’s really going on with passion at work, and discover how to sustain and nurture it over time.Guest:Jon M. Jachimowicz, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business SchoolThanks to Renata, Y
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 dealing with grief. Guest:Tasha Broomhall, founder and Director of Blooming Minds Also check out our companion episode: How to handle grief at work
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 workplace at some point. What are the practical, and emotional considerations that can help? Guests:Diane Bergeron, social psychologist and Senior research scientist at the Centre for Creative Leadership Chris Hall, Psychologist &
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 recruiters navigate the AI-powered recruitment process in a way that keeps things human? Guests: Dr Natalie Sheard, lawyer and McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Melbourne with expertise in discrimination by AI systems Daryl Keel
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 leading to that feeling? And what can we do about it? Guest:Jennifer Moss, workplace culture strategist, author, Why Are We Here: Creating a Work Culture Everyone WantsThis story was first broadcast on 20th January, 2025
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 and affect work. Here’s a masterclass to help you get better at giving and receiving feedback. Guests: Roisin McCann, facilitator who works with organisations to build leadership capacity and develop a better culture of feedback an
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 health. Learn the benefits of building breaks into your workday, and how to do it in a way that feels manageable. Guests:Kira Schabram, Assistant Professor of Management & Organisation at Smeal College of Business, The Pennsylv
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 some of you shared about your sleep hacks. Guest:Alex Sweetman, Senior Program Manager, Australasian Sleep Association You can apply to access Bedtime Window here.
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 of sleep impacts performance, safety and can compound work stress. So how can you balance work responsibilities and sleep? Guests:Dr Moira Junge, CEO Sleep Health Foundation, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Monash UniversityDr Charl
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, how do you find the balance between an employer’s need to know and protect staff, and their privacy? Guests: Associate Professor Penny Williams, Director of the Centre for Decent Work and Industry and Senior Research Fellow in School of M
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. But in an uncertain world, the most successful leaders are recognising their blind spots before they act. We'll teach you how. Guest: Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM, author, columnist and expert in leadership and culture
