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.

Why teachers in NSW are striking today

December 6, 2021

Alice Leung is devoted to her job as a science teacher at a school in Sydney’s inner west.

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James Button on identity politics, class and the left.

December 5, 2021

As Australia heads toward another federal election, progressive politics is marshalling its forces to rid itself of the chaotic and decrepit Morrison government.

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Ending the labour-hire racket

December 2, 2021

There are some things that are easy to understand. Like the simple principle that you if two people are doing the same job they should get the same pay.

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Making our workplaces safe IS a race.

November 29, 2021

The world of work will never be quite the same after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. How it will look and what impact it will have on workers is still to be determined.

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Journalism – threats, diversity and why it matters.

November 28, 2021

As he prepares to end his tenure as President of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) , the peak union for Australia’s journalists, Marcus Strom joins Francis and Sally to discuss the state of journalism in Australia today.

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Scott Morrison’s Great Strollout

November 22, 2021

The Prime Minister has managed a unique feat in creating a piece of history by doing as little as he possibly can.

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Van Badham talks QAnon

November 21, 2021

Qanon is a discredited conspiracy theory cult that continues to hold a tight grip on the lives of millions of people – including many in Australia.

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EV’s, Australian manufacturing and how we can make it happen

November 17, 2021

In one fell swoop, the king of spin has decreed that our weekends are safe from the tyranny of electric vehicles (EV’s).

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Richard Denniss. The needle and the damage done

November 14, 2021

As we say goodbye to the era of lengthy lockdowns and pandemic restrictions, it’s understandable that people want to put it all behind them and look forward to better days.

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Workers deliver a message – we won’t accept the Amazon Effect

November 8, 2021

Sending a parcel in the mail and expecting it to arrive on time has become…

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