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This Working Life
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,...
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The dangers of silence at work
Speaking out at work is hard. It's even harder in a culture of silence.
To take the decision to break the quiet is an act of bravery, ands it's...
Is it getting harder to find a job?
After the 100th email auto reply, the AI application screening and writing the umpteenth cover letter of the week, the job hunt can feel like a real d...
Is being good at your job holding you back?
Are you being asked time and again to be the one who gets everything done, is your reward for crushing it, just more “it” to crush? You might be payi...
Take a break!
When you’re under the pump, it can feel like taking a break at work is impossible. But that can be habit forming, and bad for your physical and mental...
How to avoid "Wellness Washing"
You may have heard of greenwashing, now experts are worried about wellness washing where workplaces paper over the cracks with wellbeing measures but...
Why are we so bad at onboarding?
You're starting a new job but you don't have what you need, or you certainly feel like you don't!
Why is this such a universal experience and wh...
What your boss is getting wrong about AI
AI usage is on the rise, but its implementation within jobs and workflows is causing problems.
Research shows there is a capability gap amongst...
Don't be left out in the cold: why you should care about your organisation’s strategy
Tying together what your team does within your organisation’s strategy is a key skill for middle managers and something workers at all levels can bene...
Tackle overwhelm with the 'Teamwork Doctor'
If you’re always busy but feel as though you’re not getting on top of things, you may be experiencing cognitive and emotional overload.
Liane D...
Try This: how to quit
Once you’ve made the decision to quit your job, it’s worth considering how to do it in a way that fits the situation.
The researcher who coined...
Should you really quit your job, like Oprah?
The researcher who coined the term, "The Great Resignation", says most of us are only one event away from quitting our jobs.
He calls them “jol...
AI will change your job. Here’s the SMART way to redesign it.
The narrative around AI at work is moving away from “job apocalypse” towards jobs transforming.
So how do you redesign roles to improve product...
Nir Eyal on how to stop sabotaging your career
Have you struggled to make lasting behaviour change at work, and wondered why you can’t get to the next level?
The author of bestsellers Hooke...
Sir David Attenborough is doing it, what about you? How to work until you're 100
Working for longer can help you financially, as well as giving you purpose, a social life and a healthier brain.
We speak with three Australian...
Why 9am meetings might be failing your team
Circadian rhythms dictate our peak times or chronotypes and they vary across the workforce, so why does everything start so early?
Learn how th...
Safety complaint in Kyle and Jackie O case heads to Federal Court
Jackie O’s lawyers claim ARN breached workplace health and safety obligations by failing to protect her psychosocial health while she was working with...
Why love is the most powerful force in business
Marcus Buckingham’s latest research shows that love is a driver of super productive human behaviour. He argues the case for "designing love in" to exp...
How to help a young person find a career in the age of AI
Worrying about your young person’s future? The impact of AI is already changing the job market in some industries.
So what’s the best approach f...
The power of inspiring vs. infuriating leadership
When your boss sends a text complimenting your work, it feels amazing! But if they point out a mistake in front of your peers, you may feel shattered....
Meet Digital Don, the identic AI agent
You may soon have a digital clone of your work-self that can take care of many of your tasks, make decisions on your behalf, and even give presentatio...
Is more annual leave the answer to preventing burnout?
With burnout and overwork a problem for staff and employers alike, a proposal to add an extra week to annual leave balances for Australian workers is...
Esther Perel on conflict and power struggles at work
What’s really behind the reaction a colleague has when you disagree with them? And how do you manage a conflict when it arises?
Esther and Lisa...
It's okay, you can take a break
When you’re under the pump, it can feel like taking a break at work is impossible. But that can be habit forming, and bad for your physical and mental...
Can I give you some feedback?
It's an important part of monitoring and improving performance, but when feedback is given or received in the “wrong” way, it can damage relationships...
Unlock the power of a four day week
What have we learned so far about reducing working hours without losing productivity, and what are the tips and tricks for ensuring a four day week is...
The ultimate guide to fixing meetings
Our calendars are filled with meetings, but what are they really achieving?
Learn how to cut out unnecessary gatherings and make the ones that r...
How to start strong in a new job
So you landed the job, congrats! Now it's time to start your new role.
What steps can you take and what can your new employer do, to set you up...
Reinvent your career in 2026 with Dorie Clark
If you’re feeling stuck and ready for a change, why not harness the momentum of the new year to turn that around?
Whether it’s a new job or a w...
Lost hope at work? Here’s how to get it back.
When work feels difficult, practising hope could help you find a way forward.
A former chief wellbeing officer at Deloitte shares evidence-base...
The power of a good night’s sleep
Four in ten Australians are not getting enough sleep, and work could be a part of the problem.
Whether you work 9 – 5 or irregular hours, lack...
Stuck at a career crossroad? Here's how to move forward
Career regret is a common phenomenon, with more than half of people recently surveyed expressing dissatisfaction with their career choice.
Why d...
Can "leisure-crafting" help you thrive?
Pick something you enjoy doing and you can 'leisure craft' it! We learn about the benefits of this technique as a way of improving your personal wellb...
Tired and overwhelmed? Boundaries can help
If you have a tendency to take on too much, you might want to look at the boundaries you have with your co-workers and your boss.
It seems har...
Are we giving kids the wrong career advice?
In helping young people prepare for a life of work, asking them what they want to do for a job, or what they’re good at may limit their options.
Learn to 'North Star' 2026 with Wankernomics
Have you been bamboozled by the language colleagues use at work? What’s the best way to describe yourself on LinkedIn?
Charles and James from W...
How to optimise your holiday and start 2026 refreshed
Should you lie on the couch or go hiking with friends? Discover what to do before, during and after a holiday to get the most out of it.
Experts...
Are you working under a non-compete?
Almost half of Australian workers are impacted by some kind of post-employment restraint.
The government plans to ban non-compete clauses for m...
Is your lack of people skills holding you back?
If your career progression has stalled it may be because you lack emotional intelligence and the ability to regulate your behaviour in the workplace. ...
Transfer, recall, repetition: what helps you learn at work
What are the best ways to learn at work, and how can you make that new information stick?
Understand the science of learning and how online cour...
Are you on the path to burnout? These are the red flags...
New research has uncovered early warning signs of burnout that could help you get on top of it, before it goes too far. Learn strategies to identify t...