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.
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Closing the Gender Pay Gap
August 29, 2021
Women’s economic security is an issue that has been drawn into sharp focus during the COVID19 pandemic.
ASU vaccination campaign shows the power of unions
August 27, 2021
The power of unions has been on display as ASU members rally to help diability workers reach vaccination targets, writes Francis Leach
Why you need to worry about Australia’s latest trade deal
August 23, 2021
Parliament is getting set to ratify the RCEP trade deal, but at what cost to human rights, writes Francis Leach
Life under lock down in Sydney’s West
August 22, 2021
The people of Sydney’s vast western suburbs are often spoken about – but very rarely spoken with.
Workers caring for Australians still facing vaccine crisis
August 20, 2021
Contrary to misconceptions, Australia’s health and care sector is still facing a vaccine crisis, writes Francis Leach
The pandemic’s forgotten seafarers
August 18, 2021
This week on On the Job, guests from the IMO discuss the 250,000 seafarers stranded by COVID-19 travel restrictions, and thier efforts to support them.
The fair go is all but gone
August 17, 2021
COVID-19 has continued to expose vast inequalities, drawing back the curtain on who we really are as a nation and what we stand for, writes Francis Leach
Lost at Sea – The Pandemics Forgotten Seafarers.
August 15, 2021
Across the world right now, there are over 250,000 seafarers who are trapped on ships that can’t dock in ports and allow crews to disembark to put their feet on solid ground.
Time to act as climate clock nears midnight
August 12, 2021
The latest IPCC report has shown that time is running out. Now is the time for bold and urgent action towards net zero emmisions, writes Francis Leach
Consultation, not coercion the key to vaccinating workers
August 11, 2021
When demand outsrips supply, mandating vaccines for workers is not the key to a successful vaccine rollout, writes Francis Leach