Should I admit I was tired when I made a mistake at work?
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Opinion

Should I admit I was tired when I made a mistake at work?

Sometimes admitting the truth can reveal the worst in a poor manager.

  • byJonathan Rivett

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My colleague’s baby talk is condescending,and I want it to stop
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My colleague’s baby talk is condescending,and I want it to stop

“Someone’s made a boo-boo”:How to stop your colleague’s baby talk at work.

  • byJonathan Rivett
What to do when a colleague has mentally checked out

What to do when a colleague has mentally checked out

My colleague is well-connected with the bosses but not lifting their weight at work.

  • byJonathan Rivett
‘Yuk!’:The outburst that stopped a smelly workplace problem
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MyCareer

‘Yuk!’:The outburst that stopped a smelly workplace problem

By all means,make it clear to your colleague that the stink is making your stomach turn but think carefully about how you go about it.

  • byJonathan Rivett
The risks and rewards of dealing with gaslighting in the office
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MyCareer

The risks and rewards of dealing with gaslighting in the office

The approach to take in response to gaslighting or bullying in the office will depend on the risks you are prepared to take.

  • byJonathan Rivett
Job seekers deserve better than silence
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Opinion

Job seekers deserve better than silence

Basic courtesy is too often ignored in response to job applications these days,and it is very rude.

  • byJonathan Rivett
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The day a chatbot showed more empathy than my HR adviser
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Opinion

The day a chatbot showed more empathy than my HR adviser

After the AI revolution,your uncaring colleagues will be the first to go.

  • byJonathan Rivett
My hesitancy about attending a union meeting made me feel ashamed
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MyCareer

My hesitancy about attending a union meeting made me feel ashamed

It is understandable that workers worry about the consequences of taking part in workplace union activity.

  • byJonathan Rivett
How to cope with gaslighting at work
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MyCareer

How to cope with gaslighting at work

When a colleague is passive-aggressive and seems to be ‘gaslighting’ you – mediation may be needed if a more direct conversation fails.

  • byJonathan Rivett
When does exclusion become bullying in the workplace?
Opinion
Opinion

When does exclusion become bullying in the workplace?

The entire team,apart from me,was invited to my boss’ wedding. I now feel excluded and that my contribution is no longer valued.

  • byJonathan Rivett
Confrontation in the workplace:‘I got yelled at,and I still can’t work out why’
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Opinion

Confrontation in the workplace:‘I got yelled at,and I still can’t work out why’

An angry colleague may have been reacting to something that happened to them or between you in the past,but there’s a good chance they now regret their outburst.

  • byJonathan Rivett