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.
Australia’s forgotten people – the underemployed
June 25, 2021
Underemployment report shows employment figures aren’t reflecting the economic reality for millions of Australians, writes Francis Leach
Our superannuation system is the envy of the world – we must stop dismantling it
June 23, 2021
ACTU President Michele O’Neil spoke with On the Job about why resisting the Government’s plans to dismantle superannuation is so important.
Do you know your super balance? Here’s why you need to
June 22, 2021
With new super laws threatening retirement savings, staying on top of your super fund has never been more important, writes Francis Leach
ACTU President Michele O’Neil on Scott Morrison’s superannuation raid.
June 20, 2021
Will you have enough money saved when it comes time to buy that caravan and take off around Australia in retirement?
After the recent attack on worker’s superannuation savings by the Liberal Government, its getting harder and harder for most working Australians to say yes to that question.
Free trade isn’t fair trade when workers are sold short
June 17, 2021
A free trade agreement with the UK may leave workers vulnerable to exploitation, writes Francis Leach
How to prepare for our working future today
June 16, 2021
Ed Husic and Labor are preparing for tomorrow’s work today, and the steps we need to put in place as we come out of a pandemic
War on super hinges on Senate vote
June 15, 2021
Superannuation is under attack again as the ‘Your Future, Your Super’ legislation reaches the Senate, writes Francis Leach
Ed Husic on automation and the world of work.
June 13, 2021
What is the future of work in the age of the machines and artificial intelligence? Is the idea of having a regular job redundant becoming redundant in the technological age, and if so , what are the implications for workers and their communities?
Or does the age of automation also offer new opportunities for Australian innovators , manufacturing and workers to create new and exciting industries that offer us a whole new range of jobs and a different way fo working?
Ed Husic loves talking about this stuff.
Scott Morrison’s insecure work economy won’t pay the rent
June 10, 2021
Morrison must do more as a rent crisis emerges and the pandemic continues to wreck havoc on those without job security, writes Francis Leach.
Now is the time to fight inequality, but the fight needs you
June 9, 2021
Author and anti-inequality Ben Phillips spoke with On the Job about how people, not government, are the key to ending inequality.