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My boss talks in corporate-speak riddles. Am I obliged to join in?
Making sure people can understand what you’re saying is more important than any corporate jargon, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
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Everyone at my brand-new job got a pay rise, except me. When can I ask for one?
When you’re new to a role, timing is everything when it comes to asking for a salary adjustment, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
The toxic positivity in my workplace is driving me up the wall. What can I do?
Toxic positivity can trigger shame, reduce wellbeing and increase stress.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
Despite my complaint, the person who sexually harassed me was made permanent. How do I cope?
Regardless of what you decide to do next, you need to know that this is unacceptable, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
How do I manage my poorly performing employee, who has ADHD?
This is a complex issue but one you will be able to navigate with expert advice and compassion, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
My employer keeps ‘losing’ my private documents. What if I get scammed?
Being concerned about identify theft and fraud is a valid concern, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
After six years, I still love my job. But people keep telling me it’s time to move on
If you stay in the one place, there’s always a chance you’ll look back and wonder what might have been.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
Help, my boss asked me to lie to get a colleague fired
There are serious legal implications if someone is dismissed based on false information, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
My boss keeps on hiring ‘nepo babies’. Can anything be done?
Vacant jobs at my company always seem to go to existing employees’ children, even if they’re not the most qualified candidates. Is this legal?
- by Kirstin Ferguson
Our new CEO made me redundant. How do I explain this in interviews?
It’s all too common for a new CEO to clean out a senior executive team, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
My company wants to check my bag as I leave work. Is that even legal?
If you refuse their request, there will be consequences, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
- by Kirstin Ferguson