Should my work let me respond to an investigation even after I’ve left?
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Opinion

Should my work let me respond to an investigation even after I’ve left?

While you might feel robbed of your chance to respond,it may be better to try to forget office politics and enjoy your retirement.

  • byJonathan Rivett

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My new boss terrifies me. What can I do?
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Opinion

My new boss terrifies me. What can I do?

It’s often said that with great power comes great responsibility. Perhaps it’s time for your boss to take some?

  • byJonathan Rivett
My colleague acts completely irrationally. How can I work with them?
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Opinion

My colleague acts completely irrationally. How can I work with them?

Dealing with a colleague who is relentlessly contrarian can be a tough ask,but in the end it’s a job best left to your manager.

  • byJonathan Rivett
Why do potential employers ask about my salary expectations?
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Opinion

Why do potential employers ask about my salary expectations?

Asking what you want your salary to be can be a way to set expectations early in the recruitment process,but there are some red flags to look out for.

  • byJonathan Rivett
My colleagues got me a horrible birthday gift. Should I mention it?
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Opinion

My colleagues got me a horrible birthday gift. Should I mention it?

By talking to your colleagues,you may discover it was just a case of bad decision-making during a usually thoughtful gift-buying routine.

  • byJonathan Rivett
Why am I being asked about my sexuality when applying for jobs?
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Opinion

Why am I being asked about my sexuality when applying for jobs?

We know that we have to share some information when applying for jobs,but asking for significant personal information is a step too far.

  • byJonathan Rivett
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I’m stuck in recruitment hell. How do I keep my head above water?
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Opinion

I’m stuck in recruitment hell. How do I keep my head above water?

Move away from the conventional and the banal job ads,and you’ll find much more luck in landing a star candidate.

  • byJonathan Rivett
I’m thinking of going freelance - how do I make it work?
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Opinion

I’m thinking of going freelance - how do I make it work?

Freelancing can provide you plenty of flexibility but it can come with numerous downsides.

  • byJonathan Rivett
My colleague keeps sending me nasty emails about my co-workers. What do I do?
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Opinion

My colleague keeps sending me nasty emails about my co-workers. What do I do?

It can be difficult when a colleague feels like they can confide in you,but don’t be afraid to tell them to “bugger off” when necessary.

  • byJonathan Rivett
I don’t want to dance before meetings at work. Am I being too boring?
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Opinion

I don’t want to dance before meetings at work. Am I being too boring?

Employees have every right to find management’s ‘engineered fun’ insufferable.

  • byJonathan Rivett
My company threatened to demote me for working from home. What can I do?
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Opinion

My company threatened to demote me for working from home. What can I do?

Workers’ recourse for being mistreated by their employers may not be as wide-ranging as you think.

  • byJonathan Rivett