On The Job
‘On the Job’ was a podcast all about making your work life better.
Hosts chatted to people from all walks of life about all things work. From the tough realities of the gig economy to the politics of wearing double denim on a causal Friday (please don’t) – nothing was off-limits.
Whether you’re trying to land your dream job, survive a job from hell or chase that mythical work/life balance you keep hearing about – On the Job is here to make your job, well… less work.
“The economy is workers” – why workers and unions are key to a strong economy
March 28, 2022
“The economy is work. The economy is workers. Until we put them at the centre of this future building of our economy, we’re not going to solve this problem,” Dr Dean says.
Budget 2022 with Michele O’Neil
March 27, 2022
It’s Budget time and it’s never been more important for working Australians that they are at the top of the government’s list of priorities.
Dodgy employers get Government backing for migrant workers’ scheme
March 23, 2022
Scott Morrison’s Government is trying to establish a new Agriculture Visa for migrant workers which would once again lock in a culture of underpayment and exploitation of migrant workers in Australia.
Economics for workers
March 20, 2022
Often, when commentators and journalists talk about the economy, they discuss it as though workers – the people that drive all economics – don’t matter.
Calls for Jobkeeper in flood zones to save struggling communities
March 18, 2022
“There’s a high level of casualisation in the workforce there, insecure work, and I think unless people have got something to connect them to their employer, many are going to think – I’m just going to go.”
Scott Morrison is attempting to distract us from the issues that matter most
March 16, 2022
Morrison’s circus routine means he isn’t talking about the issues that are really hurting Australian workers: Job security, wages growth and the cost of living.
Everything about superannuation you wanted to know but where afraid to ask..
March 13, 2022
We talk a lot about Super on the pod.
International Women’s Day shows Scott Morrison is all talk no action
March 10, 2022
There has been lots of flowery prose and tributes delivered to frontline women workers, but applause and pats on the back don’t pay the bills, according to Ms O’Neil.
Operation Energise: workers live their values for flood-stricken communities
March 8, 2022
It’s about helping community groups in areas that have been completely impacted, where houses have been shattered.
If we can get the local dance school up and running or tennis facility or hockey field or scout group going it gives people a bit of hope.
Slaying the Inflation myth
March 6, 2022
Inflation – it’s like disco and scratch and sniff t-shirts (look it up, people) – so very 1970s!
Strangely, its making a comeback as our economy struggles to recover from the pandemic and Scott Morrison’s government overheats the housing market.