Mind On The Job

People at work are the source of complex problems and opportunities. Why do workplace bullies bully? Why do dedicated workers burn out? Why do interviewers sometimes pick the wrong candidates? What makes organisations work? What else has scientific research shown about how to run organisations, and what we should be doing differently?Join Dr Ben Searle and his expert guests as they explore the fascinating and valuable world of organisational (IO) psychology.

Mind On The Job is a business podcast hosted by Dr Ben Searle, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dr Ben Searle hosts Mind On The Job, a business show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  The Value of Lived Experience with Professor Ying (Lena) Wang

  Jun 4, 202621 minS3

  <p>This episode looks at the value of lived experience: how consultation with people who have lived experience of disability or illness (in this case, specifically mental illness) can help make workplaces more inclusive and supportive.</p> <p > My guest is Professor Y. Lena Wang from LaTrobe Business School.</p> <p> </p> <p > Professor Ying (Lena) Wang conducts research that focuses on understanding and developing individuals' personality, fostering employee proactive behaviours, and promoting diversity and inclusion in organisations. Coming from a practitioner background, Lena works extensively with government and industry partners in a wide range of applied research projects in s...

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  Episode #5

  Cultivating Compassion at Work with Dr Robert Styles

  May 14, 202637 minS3

  <p>This episode looks at compassion, its importance in the workplace, and how we can make workplaces more compassionate.</p> <p>My guest is Dr Robert Styles, Director of Bespoke Programs at ProSocial World.</p> <p>Robert initially trained in music then went on to become an academic doing applied research in the field of contextual behavioural science through the Australian National University. This stream of activity continues with ProSocial World, an organisation dedicated to using science to help groups become more cooperative, adaptable, and resilient. As Director of Bespoke Programs, Robert and his team facilitate initiatives designed to enhance...

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  Episode #4

  What Makes Work Good Work? with Dr Kathryn Page

  Apr 23, 202628 minS3

  <p>This episode discusses the positive sides of work and working.</p> <p>My guest is Dr Kathryn (Kat) Page, an organisational psychologist, leadership partner at ByMany, and author of the newly released book Good Work: Transforming Your Work from the Inside Out. Kat works with leaders and organisations to design work that supports mental health, wellbeing, and sustainable performance. Her work bridges psychology, public health, and organisational practice, helping shift the focus from fixing people to fixing work.</p> <p>You can buy a copy of "Good Work" from your local bookstore or online retailers. </p> <p > Mind on t...

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  Episode #3

  Technology and the Meaning of Work with Professor Anya Johnson

  Apr 1, 202629 minS3

  <p></p> <p>This episode features a thoughtful discussion about technology, the meaning of work, and the questionable goal of "efficiency".</p> <p></p> <p>My guest is Anya Johnson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour and interim Head of the School of Work and Organisational Studies at the University of Sydney Business School. Anya investigates how employees regulate their emotions in the workplace, and the relationship between the design of work and teams and well-being, mental health and performance.</p> <p></p> <p>Check out the article about technology and work that we mention in the interview:</p> <p></p> <p>...

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  Episode #2

  Psychosocial Risk Management in FIFO Work

  Mar 25, 202614 minS3

  <p></p> <p>In this episode, we discuss fly-in fly-out (FIFO) work arrangements, focusing on the inherent psychosocial hazards and how they can be managed. </p> <p></p> <p>This episode's guest is Sandra Lam, an AHPRA endorsed Organisational Psychologist and Managing Director of FIFO Focus and PerMentis. With over two decades of experience across Australia and overseas, she specialises in psychosocial risk, organisational wellbeing, and building healthy workplaces. Sandra works across mining, government, justice, defence, and international sectors. She helps organisations integrate psychosocial risk management into everyday practice and supports people to thrive at work.</p> <p></p> <p>M...

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