Listen to this Part 3, final in a series of 3 Parts, of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Association of Australia (HFESA) 2024 Annual Conference, Brisbane, Queensland special-episode interactive workshop on work design and case law. This episode encourages workshop delegates to examine a case of a jeweller, his magnanimous gift giving to a sales … Read more
This episode was presented during the Human Factors and Ergonomics Association of Australia (HFESA) 2024 Annual Conference, Brisbane, Queensland. The episode outlines the details of workplace affairs when too much bling and not enough boundaries become fodder for a workplace complaint. The dissection of the case of workplace relations between a jeweller and a store shop … Read more
This episode was presented during the Human Factors and Ergonomics Association of Australia (HFESA) 2024 Annual Conference, Brisbane, Queensland. The episode outlines the details of workplace affairs when too much bling and not enough boundaries become fodder for a workplace complaint. The dissection of the case of workplace relations between a jeweller and a store shop … Read more
In this special WhyM’scal Mash re-mix episode with @Alan Girle, @Trajce Cvetkovski, and @Sara Pazell, we dive into the unpredictable world of psychosocial exposures at work, blending excerpts from jaw-dropping, thought-provoking stories from past episodes. From the festive chaos of a Christmas party gone awry (S01 E01: Bubbles of Trouble) to a tourism industry tale … Read more
Season 2 Episode 14: The river otter, the wise owl, and the transformation of a deer to a stag and back again. When ‘fuzzy science’ can be meaningful in terms of personality profiles, values, and our behaviours. Why not have fun and reflect on who we are, how we are, and why? This episode reveals … Read more
The team revel in debate about the new Queensland state and Commonwealth government literature on psychosocial risk management. Sara is relieved to see updates to regulations on psychosocial risks (Work Health and Safety [Psychosocial Risks] Amendment Regulation 2022) because of their focus on work design. Trajce explains aspects of The Commonwealth Code of Practice: Managing … Read more
Pets at home or in the office are a ‘thing’ in modern workplaces. Alan explains, “Some organisations host ‘dog for the day’ events.” Trajce shares his faith-based workplace perk, a ‘Blessing of the animals,’ whether the animal is a police horse, a guinea pig, a dog, or cat. In response, Sara dreams of being blessed … Read more
WARNING: This episode discusses workplace sexual harassement – we advise listener discretion. Alan introduces the case, Gilmore versus Blue Care, a community home care provider. In this event, a personal carer submitted her claim against her employer because of her report of sexual assault when providing daily living support to older men living in a … Read more
This episode starts with Sara reflecting on the nature of her spirit animal and the symbols of her brand identity: a mix of frivolity and banditry. For more on spirit animals, tune in to S02 E14: Spirit Animals. Trajce introduces a case on an injured worker who submitted a claim against her national grocer chain … Read more
“Artificial Intelligence (AI) is off its tree!” protests Trajce. “This stuff is dangerous. Its hallucinogenic – a beautifully shambolic disaster. Society must put the rails on it.” “Are you going to try to reign in Sara?” asks Alan, “Impossible!” he follows. Trajce explains his experiencing on using AI to research case law. Tested three times, … Read more
WARNING: This episode includes discussion on both sex and serious workplace fatalities and injuries – we advise listener discretion. “Have you guys heard about the airline kerfuffle?” nudges Sara, as she shares a media report, “There was a flaw in the movie selection technology.” “It was a bit romantic, maybe a bit too romantic,” agrees … Read more
WARNING: This episode discusses voth a human rights and a fatal incident – we advise listener discretion. Alan shares a human rights case on Tickle versus Giggle for Girls, an alleged case of discrimination from joining a ‘club’ via service App based on gender identity. “This is squarely political,” says Trajce, “each party has a … Read more
This episode extends the discussion from Season 07 Episode 02 on workplace incentives to combat the ‘ball and chain’ obligations. Thank you, Michael Grima, who shared a media report on paid Tinder leave benefits. “You get paid to go out on a date?” Alan marvels. “Love me, Tinder…” Trajce croons. “I guess being in love … Read more
Alan and Trajce poke the bear of workplace diplomacy with examples from politics. Alan shares a story of a city mayor who referred to a new councillor as a ‘ranga.’ “What’s a ‘ranga’?” asks Trajce. Listen to this episode to find out! Trajce shares more stories about politicians and their apologetic attempts to cover their … Read more
The WhyWork crew, Alan, Trajce, and Sara, revel in entertaining stories about novel workplace incentives to motivate staff to return to the office. Thanks to Dr Agustin Chevez for sharing the story about cosmetic Botox booths as a workplace return-to-the-office incentive. Alan cautions, “Take care not to make your workplace incentive look like a contractual … Read more
Celebrations – The team, Alan, Trajce, and Sara, reflect on their two years of podcast recordings together! “Has it been two years?” Alan and Sara marvel as Trajce announces their two-year anniversary. Trajce delivers a delicious view on his recent travels to Montmartre, France, and his experience with the art of Burlesque theatre. He advocates for … Read more