This Working Life
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You spend so much time on work, why accept the status quo, when there are ways to do it better? Get expert advice, research and hacks that will crush your inertia.
Join Lisa Leong and other This Working Lifers as we experiment and explore the latest in the world of work.
We cover policy issues, like hybrid workplaces and remote work, employee wellbeing and organisational culture, the use of AI, employee surveillance, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion. We talk about progress on wider issues that relate to work, like work life balance, organisational change, restructures, and casualisation. On This Working Life our focus is on everything related to the people in a workplace too, including culture, individual experiences, performance management and career advice.
Join Lisa Leong and other This Working Lifers as we experiment and explore the latest in the world of work.
We cover policy issues, like hybrid workplaces and remote work, employee wellbeing and organisational culture, the use of AI, employee surveillance, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion. We talk about progress on wider issues that relate to work, like work life balance, organisational change, restructures, and casualisation. On This Working Life our focus is on everything related to the people in a workplace too, including culture, individual experiences, performance management and career advice.
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Aug 23, 2024 • 25min
To make work better, try subtraction.
What if instead of adding tasks to your long to do list, you considered what you could take away? Professor Leidy Klotz has a theory that can help and he’ll teach you how to start subtracting at work. And Dom Price gives a coaching session that will help you stop, reflect and figure out what to let go of.
Aug 16, 2024 • 25min
How to manage neurodiversity at work
You have staff who are neurodivergent, and you want to help them do their best work. What do you need to understand, and what supports should you put in place, to make that happen? We visit a neurodiverse workplace to find out, and hear from a specialist recruiter who supports neurodivergent employees in large corporate firms.
Aug 9, 2024 • 25min
What’s the new ‘executive presence’?
Have you ever been in a room with a leader who has you hanging on every word, and leaves you feeling inspired? Some would say that person has ‘executive presence’. But what do they have really? And are the qualities that make employees willing to really listen to and follow a leader, changing?
Aug 4, 2024 • 25min
Are you paying attention? This is why not.
Finding it hard to get your brain into gear? You might feel your mind wandering a bit, daydreaming of being somewhere else.To help you get you back on track, one of the world’s top experts on attention, Dr Gloria Mark from the University of California Irvine, explains how our attention spans have declined and what we can do about it. And Sydney University Associate Professor Paul Ginns provides a simple hack to keep you focused through your work day. This episode was first broadcast on Jan 28, 2024.
Jul 26, 2024 • 29min
Work (and take care of yourself) like an athlete
The psychology of performance is not just for elite sports, it can also help you do better at work.As the Paris Olympics kicks off, we share some lessons about performance and wellbeing and help you adapt them to your own career.
Jul 21, 2024 • 25min
Your role is being made redundant. Now what?
Like it or not, redundancies are a part of the career cycle for many of us. Whether it’s happening to you or someone you know, hear stories from people who have been through it, and those who help them, about how to prepare for and navigate that phase.
Jul 12, 2024 • 25min
Back to the future: predictions on the future of work, then and now
Experts predict the future of work post-pandemic, focusing on hybrid work models and the impact on workplace culture. Challenges of managing workplace mental health and prioritizing tasks are discussed. The integration of AI as a teammate in the future of work and the evolving landscape with Gen Z are explored, emphasizing the importance of human skills over technical abilities.
Jul 5, 2024 • 25min
How leaders can use humour at work, and keep everyone happy
Laughter is good for us, but sometimes jokes and funny quips just don't land, especially when they're delivered by your boss.If you're a leader or you report to one, here's how to use humour to make work a more enjoyable experience for all concerned.
Jun 28, 2024 • 25min
Why we love and hate jargon at work
Put a pin in it, leverage that, circle back, LMK (let me know) - ugh! Some of us are drawn to use jargon and buzzwords, while others are annoyed by them.Learn when and how to use jargon so that you can avoid miscommunication at work.
Jun 21, 2024 • 25min
Your new team member is an AI and they’re coming to your meeting
Delve into the world of artificial intelligence in meetings, its impact on efficiency and communication. Explore the benefits and risks of AI integration, privacy concerns, and the importance of human interaction for fostering trust within organizations.
