Episodes 23
Avg. Duration 19m
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Since May 2017
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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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.

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S3E6 3.6: The Value of Lived Experience

Jun 04, 2026 21m

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…

S3E5 3.5: Cultivating Compassion at Work

May 14, 2026 37m

This episode looks at compassion, its importance in the workplace, and how we can make workplaces more compassionate. My guest is Dr Robert Styles, Director of Bespoke Programs at ProSocial World.…

S3E4 3.4: What Makes Work Good Work?

Apr 23, 2026 28m

This episode discusses the positive sides of work and working. My guest is Dr Kathryn (Kat) Page, an organisational psychologist, leadership partner at ByMany, and author of the newly released book…

S3E3 3.3: Technology and the Meaning of Work

Apr 01, 2026 29m

This episode features a thoughtful discussion about technology, the meaning of work, and the questionable goal of "efficiency". My guest is Anya Johnson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour and…

S3E2 3.2 Psychosocial Risk Management in FIFO Work

Mar 26, 2026 14m

In this episode, we discuss fly-in fly-out (FIFO) work arrangements, focusing on the inherent psychosocial hazards and how they can be managed. This episode's guest is Sandra Lam, an AHPRA endorsed…

S3E1 3.1: Managing Psychosocial Hazards in Schools

Mar 19, 2026 32m

In this episode, we discuss some of the psychosocial hazards and other challenges affecting teachers and principals in Australian schools, along with what can be done to address them. My guest is…

S2E10 2.10: Self-determination in the Workplace

Sep 25, 2025 31m

This episode draws on Self-Determination Theory to discuss basic psychological needs and how they affect motivation, performance, and wellbeing in the workplace. It may help if you first listen to…

S2E9 2.9: Self-Determination Theory (minisode)

Sep 25, 2025 2m

This mini-episode introduces listeners to Self-Determination Theory, a metatheory of motivational concepts connected by the psychological value of autonomy and other basic psychological needs. Basic…

S2E8 2.8: Managing Emotional Labour

Sep 18, 2025 19m

This episode is about workplace emotional labour and ways to manage it. It may help if you first listen to our mini-episode about emotional labour -- or watch the video of that minisode. This…

S2E7 2.7: Emotional Labour (minisode)

Sep 18, 2025 2m Bonus

This mini-episode introduces listeners to the concept of emotional labour (or emotional labor, depending on your region), specifically the way many of us need to suppress and/or display certain…

S2E6 2.6: Strategic Approaches to Workplace Mental Health

Sep 11, 2025 22m

This episode is about strategic ways to manage mental health at work. This involves monitoring workplace demands and resources, so it may help if you first listening to our mini-episode about the Job…

S2E5 2.5: Job Demands and Resources (minisode)

Sep 11, 2025 2m Bonus

This Mind on the Job mini-episode introduces listeners to the Job Demands and Resources model, first described in 2001 by Evangelina Demerouti and colleagues. The concept is important for my…

S2E4 2.4: Measuring Psychosocial Hazards

Sep 04, 2025 22m

This episode is about psychosocial hazards. Never heard of them? Start by listening to our mini-episode about Psychosocial Hazards -- or watch the video version on our website. In many countries,…

S2E3 2.3: Psychosocial Hazards (minisode)

Sep 04, 2025 1m Bonus

This Mind on the Job mini-episode introduces listeners to the concept of "psychosocial hazards", which is important for our upcoming interview with FlourishDX founder Jason van Schie, but it will be…

S2E2 2.2: SMART Work Design

Aug 28, 2025 25m

This episode is about work design. Never heard of it? Start by listening to our mini-episode about Work Design. When it comes to work design, we sometimes have an idea of what not to do -- such as…

S2E1 2.1: Work Design (minisode)

Aug 28, 2025 1m Bonus

Season 2 is finally here! This Mind on the Job mini-episode introduces listeners to the concept of "work design", which is important for our upcoming interview with Professor Sharon Parker about…

S1E7 New Season(s) in Development!

Jun 13, 2025 3m Bonus

This Mind on the Job episode is an update about the show. This show has been on hiatus since changes in my situation (work difficulties from 2018-2019 and we all know what happened in 2020) led me to…

S1E6 Terrific #teamwork: Designing, coaching & assessing teams. #06

Nov 19, 2017 19m

Mind on the Job episode 06 is about Designing & coaching terrific teams! When a group of people get together under the right conditions, they can make a successful team -- one whose collective…

S1E5 Culture & climate @ work: Why they matter & how to change them. #05

May 31, 2017 24m

Mind on the Job episode 05: Organisational Culture & Climate! When people work in social groupings, like organisations, they tend to develop a shared set of perceptions, attitudes, and values.…

S1E4 Assessment for selection: Insights into effective hiring. #04

May 23, 2017 25m

People are an organisation's greatest asset, and from time to time, an organisation needs new people. But when a bunch of candidates apply for the one job, how do we work out who is the best person…

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