A non-compete clause ban is coming in 2026. What does it mean for you?
Almost half of Australian workers are impacted by some kind of post-employment restraint. The government plans to ban non-compete clauses for middle and lower paid workers. But how do you strike the balance between an employee’s right to move jobs and a business’ right to protect their commercial interests? Guests:Paula McDonald, Professor of Work and Organisation, QUT Centre for Decent Work and Industry Charles Cameron, CEO Recruitment Consulting and Staffing Association of Australia and New Zealand (RCSA)
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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. A Harvard Business School expert says the key to great leadership is understanding yourself so you can manage others, and she’s helped thousands of people do it. Guest:Margaret C Andrews, managing director The MYLO Center, author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others For a copy of Margaret’s Six questions for Self Understanding Worksheet, email us at [email protected]
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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 courses and workshops can be designed to optimise motivation and opportunities to practise.Guests: Michelle Ockers, Founder and Chief Learning Strategist, Learning Uncut Ryan Jesson, cognitive scientist, School of Psychology, University of Queensland
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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 these signs, recover from work stress and prevent burnout. Dr Ben Searle, organisational psychologist, consultant and researcher Luke Martin, Senior specialist and clinical spokesperson, Beyond Blue For more details on Ben’s Recovember Challenge follow him on LinkedIn or visit his websiteIf you or someone you know needs mental health support, call Beyond Blue for free 24/7 on 1300 22 4636 or via email or webchat at www.beyondblue.org.au/getsupportYou might like to check out our episode The Burnout Shop featuring pioneer of burnout theory, Christina Maslach.
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Westpac work from home decision: what does it mean for you?
A Westpac employee with parental responsibilities was recently awarded the right to work from home five days a week, by the Fair Work Commission.How might this decision affect business hiring practices, and the working conditions parents are allowed by their bosses in future? Guests:Dr Giuseppe Carabetta, Associate Professor of workplace and business law with the UTS Business School Emma Walsh, CEO Parents at Work For more information and free resources for small organisations visit https://familyfriendlyworkplaces.com/
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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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