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.

Brendan James Murray & “The School”

November 7, 2021

A good teacher can transform lives.

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Brendan James Murray & “The School”

A good teacher can transform lives.

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Fork in the Road: Warehouse workers take on retail giant

November 3, 2021

Clothing giant Country Road has had itself a good pandemic. The ubiquitous fashion company likes…

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When Sally met Sally and (Francis)

October 31, 2021

It’s our 50th episode!

To celebrate, we’re joined by ACTU Secretary, Sally McManus, to discuss the lessons of the pandemic, what it has meant for working Australians and what the future at work might look like.

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The pandemic trap – Workers tell their stories about life without COVID disaster payments

October 28, 2021

As many parts of Australia head toward the 80% target of double COVID-19 vaccination for…

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Queensland’s great insecure work plague exposed

October 25, 2021

Queensland LNP Senator Matt Canavan is a great pretender. The economics graduate, whose career path…

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Lech Blaine on Scott Morrison and the larrikin myth

October 24, 2021

He likes you to call him ScoMo.

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Are you an ethical shopper? Here’s why you should be

October 22, 2021

Clothes can say a lot about a person, but they can also reveal a lot about who made them too.

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On the frontline: Back in the ICU to help fight the pandemic

October 18, 2021

Meet one of the frontline workers getting us through this Pandemic; veteran registered Nurse Michael Dawes.

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Senator Jenny McAllister on Respect@Work

October 17, 2021

2021 has been a year of reckoning for the Morrison Government and the wider Australian public on the issues of violence, discrimination and the abuse of women.

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