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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Wearing PPE at work is part of the job

June 7, 2021

According to a new decision by the Fair Work Commision, putting on PPE should be done on work time, not personal time, writes Francis Leach.

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Ben Phillips on inequality and what to do about it.

June 6, 2021

Alongside climate change, inequality is the greatest challenge of our times.

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The Liberals great Super con goes on

June 3, 2021

The campaign to undermine Australia’s world class retirement savings program that most of us call “Super” is continuing in Parliament, writes Francis Leach.

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People with disability must not be left behind in our economic recovery

June 2, 2021

Can people with a disability achieve equality in the workplace? Sam Connor is fighting for their rights in a pandemic economy.

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Let down in lockdown – Scott Morrison abandons Victoria

May 31, 2021

In a display of incompetance and indifference, the Morrison Government has abandoned workers needing assistance, writes Francis Leach

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Disability in the pandemic

May 30, 2021

Working life has been tough during the pandemic, particularly if you are someone with a disability.

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Insecure workers punished as lockdown strikes again

May 28, 2021

Another lockdown has again exposed how the insecure work economy is hurting workers, writes Francis Leach

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