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.

Amazon gets cranky as workers get organised

March 31, 2021

It seems someone has poked the Amazon bear.

The online retail behemoth likes to present itself as a consumer nirvana ¬ all good vibes, with its “fulfilment centres” and promises of giving you whatever you want, whenever you want it.

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Investors are saying no to Deliveroo – here’s why

March 29, 2021

Alexander Roxbrough has done a lot of kilometres on his bike. In his four years as a Deliveroo rider, he’s knocked on thousands of doors all over Sydney delivering meals to hungry customers.

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The end of JobKeeper – what now for workers?

March 28, 2021

The JobKeeper wage supplement comes to an end this week.

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Morrison Government green lights wage theft

March 25, 2021

Continued wage theft has been waved through by the Morrison Government after it scrapped its own legislation to deal with the issue last week.

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Vaccination the only ethical way to move beyond the pandemic

March 23, 2021

Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) Assistant Secretary, Liam O’Brien, says vaccination is the “only ethical way that we move beyond the pandemic.”

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What’s with the Liberals’ obsession with your super?

March 22, 2021

What is it about the Morrison Government and its continued attempts to sabotage Australia’s superannuation system?

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The vaccine rollout and the fight against Spotify.

March 21, 2021

On this week’s episode, Francis and Sally speak with ACTU Assistant Secretary Liam O’Brien about how the COVID vaccine rollout will impact your working life.

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COVID-19 a year on: Our plan for a better Australia

March 18, 2021

A year ago this week, the World Health Organisation (WHO) made an announcement we never imagined would happen in our lifetime – the outbreak of a global pandemic.

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Sexual harassment in the workplace – “it’s time for men to stand up”

March 17, 2021

Journalist and media advocate Karen Percy says when it comes to dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace, “it’s time for men to stand up”.

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No more excuses on aged care reform – Australia’s nurses

March 15, 2021

An immediate and comprehensive overhaul of the system is literally a matter of life and death for tens of thousands of Australians living in aged care.

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