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My colleague has a very annoying habit. What should I do?

It’s extremely difficult to bring up sensitive matters with co-workers.

  • Jonathan Rivett

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Being made redundant can have a serious effect on your health

Dozens of colleagues were made redundant at the same time. Is that just normal now?

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Principals are working more than 54 hours per week during the school term.

My boss told me I should have solved a difficult work problem myself. Was I wrong to speak up?

One of many characteristics exhibited by poor (or even mediocre) team members is poor self-awareness.

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Office workers are returning to the office on their own terms. Don’t expect them to stay for eight hours.

Is there such a thing as having too much fun at work?

Sometimes, what’s fun for one person is not fun at all for someone else.

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My company hired a dud, despite my warnings. Should I have said more?

You did everything right according to the corporate textbook, but despite all of this, the panel clearly made the wrong decision.

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The self-help industry is estimated to be worth $50 billion a year worldwide.

My boss spouts self-help nonsense. Why do my colleagues believe it?

In some workplaces, self-help is innocuous. But in this case, your boss’ views deserve to be treated with disdain.

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Should you shut up and accept that all jobs can be boring, or should you use your excellent relationship with your manager to make change?

My job is mind-numbing, but I love my boss. What should I do?

Should you shut up and accept that all jobs can be boring, or should you use your excellent relationship with your manager to make change?

  • Jonathan Rivett
The solution might not be simple or obvious, and if a reprimand is required, there may be unpleasant conversations.

My colleague is attention-seeking and noisy. How do I make them stop?

The noise is obviously a problem, but a larger concern may be the indifference or impotence of your workplace leaders.

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While being rostered on to work on a public holiday can feel like a tough gig, if your work has given you enough notice, there may not be much you can do.

Why don’t my colleagues engage in our important weekly meeting?

Getting everyone on the same page in a meeting is important, but first make sure you’re clear on your objectives.

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Professionals are starting to use artificial intelligence to save time. But they’re spending it on more work.

Why was I left to clean up my departed colleague’s mess?

Rather than see this as a memorable career low-point, it might be worth reframing the whole thing in your mind.

  • Jonathan Rivett