My colleagues keep calling in sick and it’s wearing me out. What can I do?
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My colleagues keep calling in sick and it’s wearing me out. What can I do?

Absenteeism,especially in public health roles,can result in extra workload for those who are still on deck.

  • byJonathan Rivett

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How can I deal with the ghastly artwork in my office?
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How can I deal with the ghastly artwork in my office?

Why not embrace your disgust and see where it takes you:presumably to pulling the monstrosity from the wall and flinging it out the nearest window.

  • byJonathan Rivett
Why is my company determined to have such a boring ‘mission statement’?
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Opinion

Why is my company determined to have such a boring ‘mission statement’?

These statements are sometimes referred to as “Vision and Values”. A more accurate name would be “Banality and Inanity”,or simply “About Us Page Wank”.

  • byJonathan Rivett
Why did I get blamed for a bad idea at work?
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Opinion

Why did I get blamed for a bad idea at work?

It sounds to me that you’ve either become caught up in some catastrophic misunderstanding or you’ve been deceived.

  • byJonathan Rivett
Why is my colleague making fun of my standing desk?
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Opinion

Why is my colleague making fun of my standing desk?

Your slightly crabby teammate may think you’re participating in a frivolous fad rather than making a change for genuine health reasons. They’d be wrong.

  • byJonathan Rivett
My company got sold and no one told us. Is that fair?
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Opinion

My company got sold and no one told us. Is that fair?

Your employer may not have a legal responsibility to tell you about the sale of the business,but it’s clear they may not value you appropriately.

  • byJonathan Rivett
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Did getting fired give me work-related PTSD?
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Opinion

Did getting fired give me work-related PTSD?

If the ultimate decision to let you go came as a surprise,it’s not surprising that it would still occupy your thoughts years later.

  • byJonathan Rivett
Did my workplace trick me into signing away my bonuses?
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Opinion

Did my workplace trick me into signing away my bonuses?

Workers should always read their contracts carefully,as once signed,there can be little you can do to change it.

  • byJonathan Rivett
How can I quickly solve a workplace mystery?
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Opinion

How can I quickly solve a workplace mystery?

Sometimes,the best way to get an answer to a mystery is not by asking the right question,but the wrong one.

  • byJonathan Rivett
Should I be brutally honest in my exit interview?
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Opinion

Should I be brutally honest in my exit interview?

Knowing when to hold back in an exit interview can be a valuable skill,but sometimes it’s worth speaking up.

  • byJonathan Rivett
I can’t stand the way my new boss speaks. Should I leave?
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Opinion

I can’t stand the way my new boss speaks. Should I leave?

Feeling frustrated with your boss’ useless corporate lingo is valid,and might mean a new start could be your best move.

  • byJonathan Rivett