On The Job

‘On the Job’ is a podcast all about making your work life better.

Join hosts Francis Leach and Sally Rugg as they chat 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 is 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.

So, clock on to “On the Job” and subscribe.

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.

Aged care workers on the brink one year on from the Royal Commission

March 3, 2022

After two years of a punishing pandemic, a failed vaccine roll-out, a staffing disaster that required the intervention of the ADF, and the incompetence of federal minister Richard Colebeck who’d rather spend his time at the cricket than do his job, the aged care sector is on its knees.

Honey Birdette: Selling empowerment, trading in sexism

March 1, 2022

Claudia believes Honey Birdette needs to be held to the standards they themselves have sold to the public.

“They say they are still empowering women by providing a safe place to shop for their products. They’re less about empowering women, more about empowering women to buy their products.”