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.
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
Living Alone and Working From Home
August 8, 2021
Australia, it seems it’s finally ok to wear your trackie dacks to work – because it seems lots of us are working from home.
High Court falls for Morrison’s insecure work scam
August 5, 2021
A High Court ruling rubs salt in the wounds of casual workers already vulnerable to the Morrison’s attacks on secure jobs, writes Francis Leach
The billionaire space race and the exploited workers left behind
August 4, 2021
Journalist and host of Primer podcast Alex Press joins On the Job to discuss the worker exploitation fuelling the billionaire space race.