PODCAST · business
Getting it right
by Jobsbank
Is there a way to scale a good decision so that it works not just for your business, but for society?In our new podcast Getting it Right, we’re turning to the people who have the answers.Getting it Right is all about hiring, buying, working with purpose and creating inclusive workplaces.You’ll meet industry leaders who’ve gone above and beyond to provide opportunities for those who need them. You’ll also hear from the people who took those opportunities and ran with them.Inclusive employment and social procurement is ultimately about people–and in Getting it Right, you’ll hear real people’s stories, you’ll learn the benefits of being curious and looking in the right places, and you’ll get ideas about how you can buy and hire with purpose.Season 1: Host and former Socceroos captain Craig Foster mobilised his profile as a career footballer to start a career in human rights activism. And for Craig, social procurement was the key to unlocking one of his most successful activism e
Episodes
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Code-switching – Why some employees feel the need to “play a role” at work
We all have different ways of presenting ourselves in different situations. We might talk or act differently at work than we do around family and friends. It’s called code-switching. But for people of diverse backgrounds, constantly changing who you are to fit in with a certain work culture takes...
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Mentor makeover – How to make it work for you
A mentor can provide you with useful advice and a great sounding board to tease out workplace issues. But often women in particular are paired with a mentor, instead of being given a pay rise or promotion. So, who is mentoring actually benefitting? CEO of Jobsbank Karina Davis explains how you…
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Breaking down barriers – How to spot bias and remove it from your workplace
Unconscious bias doesn’t just resolve itself once you’re through the hiring process. There are probably barriers peppered throughout every level of your organisational structure. Whether it’s being flexible with your daily meeting times, considering alternate staff for promotions, or…
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The view from the top – How to change the face of your leadership team
The lack of leadership diversity has been item one on company board agendas for a while now. But has enough been done to enable diverse voices at the top of your organisation? How can you re-design the seats at your leadership table? Peter Mousaferiadis, CEO of Cultural Infusion and founder of...
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How to avoid ‘all the gear and no idea’ in hiring
A certificate from a “job ready” course isn’t always going to guarantee your new employee will be able to hit the ground running. Hayden Heta is the managing director of construction company Wamarra, which helps Aboriginal workers find and stay in long-term employment. Hayden shares how he…
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A spring clean for your bias – how to dump hiring stereotypes
Even with the best intentions, there’s probably bias lurking in every step of your hiring structure. So how can you identify where it’s hiding and remove it from your processes? Andrea Ho is the Discipline Lead at Australian Film, Television, and Radio School. She’ll give you helpful strategies…
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How a diversity manager can re-shape your organisation
If your aim is to create a dynamic, diverse workforce it makes sense to employ someone to pioneer that change. A Diversity and Inclusion role specifically helps foster a space where your workforce can feel motivated, happy and engaged. But it’s not just thinking about the people who currently…
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Same vs fair – Why a one-size-fits-all approach is outdated
When it comes to inclusive procurement, treating every candidate the same isn’t always fair. Different people have different needs. So how can you adapt your processes so they’re fair? Lisa Annese is the CEO of Diversity Council Australia. She unpacks what companies can do to tap into overlooked...
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Flex your muscle: How to create a truly flexible workplace
The pandemic brought working from home to the forefront but there’s more to a “flexible workplace” than just the address. Jobsbank CEO Karina Davis packages up the tools you need to create an inclusive space where diversity can flourish. Find out how to open up shift rostering, build transparent...
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Put away the shopping list – The ingredients for your next job ad
If your job ad looks like a Christmas wish list, there’s every chance your perfect candidate is too overwhelmed to apply. It’s also unrealistic to think one hire can satisfy every issue in your organisation. Dr Theresa Smith Ruig is a Diversity and Inclusion specialist for Ignis Consulting.…
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Season 2 – Your inclusive hiring starter pack
The Aussie job market is competitive right now, so if you want to attract the best candidates you need to look closely at your hiring processes. Season 2 of Getting It Right is all about providing you, the hiring manager, a practical toolkit to hire a dynamic and inclusive workforce. We’ll unpack...
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Putting the ‘social’ in ‘social enterprise’ - how an arts studio educates and connects women in need
Social enterprises operate first and foremost to provide opportunities to those in need. One way they can do so is in the name itself: by providing social connection. The Social Studio in Collingwood does exactly that by providing education and teaching opportunities to refugee women from a wide...
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From the inside out – how one social enterprise helps people design a career after prison
When Phoebe was released from prison, she got busy looking for work, submitting applications for dozens of jobs in her quest to start life afresh. But as she applied for jobs in a competitive job market, Phoebe’s passion for creativity, her university degrees and her experience as a graphic...
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Profit is not a dirty word – classic social enterprise traps and how to avoid them
A social enterprise might have the very best of intentions and even the very best ideas, but those intentions and ideas don't amount to much if the enterprise goes broke. You’ll have a hard time making an impact when you’ve got a perfect solution to a problem that doesn’t exist. So, when is ‘good...
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Bringing it together – how a network of social enterprises multiplies impact
Social enterprises exist so that nobody has to go it alone – so why should those enterprises have to go it alone? In Victoria, they don’t. Social Enterprise Network Victoria (SENVIC) was founded by pioneers who knew space couldn’t develop unless everyone was working together: sharing advice,...
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From park ranger to change maker — Building better futures for Aboriginal Australians with Wamarra co-founder Hayden Heta
Hayden Heta’s journey to founding his own construction company didn’t begin on a sawdust-covered worksite. He was initially a park ranger, before moving into a government role, but it didn’t begin in the parks or the office, either. Instead, it was on the sidelines of the football field, where...
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Welding from a wheelchair and running a mailroom team with AI — Mark Golotta’s unorthodox and rewarding career
Mark Golotta loved welding – he loved improving his craft and contributing to projects of all shapes and sizes. So, after narrowly surviving a motorcycle crash, the only thing on Mark’s mind during rehab was his return to work. However, welding in a wheelchair is about as difficult as it sounds....
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Introducing... Getting it Right, with Craig Foster
When the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, former Socceroos captain Craig Foster’s phone started ringing off the hook. The popular Australian footballer realised how lucky he’d been to follow his passion and had mobilised his enormous profile in the sporting and media world to become a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Is there a way to scale a good decision so that it works not just for your business, but for society?In our new podcast Getting it Right, we’re turning to the people who have the answers.Getting it Right is all about hiring, buying, working with purpose and creating inclusive workplaces.You’ll meet industry leaders who’ve gone above and beyond to provide opportunities for those who need them. You’ll also hear from the people who took those opportunities and ran with them.Inclusive employment and social procurement is ultimately about people–and in Getting it Right, you’ll hear real people’s stories, you’ll learn the benefits of being curious and looking in the right places, and you’ll get ideas about how you can buy and hire with purpose.Season 1: Host and former Socceroos captain Craig Foster mobilised his profile as a career footballer to start a career in human rights activism. And for Craig, social procurement was the key to unlocking one of his most successful activism e
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