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WorkplaceMy daughter’s ex-boyfriend is interning in my office. Can I tell HR he’s a creep?Sending unsolicited nude photos isn’t OK, but make sure you have your facts straight, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
WorkplaceI was accused of intimidating my boss. How can I keep working with them?You can’t avoid your manager forever, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson. Here’s what to do instead.
WorkplaceWhat’s the best small talk for an introvert at a work event?Remember that if you try to “sell” yourself or your company, no one will want to talk to you, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
WorkplaceMy daughter wanted to be a nepo baby. I didn’t hire her, now she won’t talk to meFavouring family at the expense of fairness rarely ends well for anyone, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
WorkplaceEveryone in my office gets free lunch, except me. How is that fair?This is about more than the cost of a loaf of gluten-free bread, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
WorkplaceI discovered my married boss is cheating with a co-worker. What do I do?Affairs are painful and often have devastating personal consequences but they are not automatically workplace matters, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
WorkplaceI’m a breastfeeding mum. How much should my workplace cater to me?Taking parental leave does not mean you should be expected to accept reduced working conditions, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
WorkplaceMy holiday was ruined by a redundancy threat. I stayed, but I’m still madWhile you might not have lost your job, it sounds like you have lost trust, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
WorkplaceMy bad date is threatening to go to my employer. How can I stop her?This will be a time to remain as objective and measured as possible, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
WorkplaceI lied on my CV and got the job. Should I come clean to clear my conscience?Regardless of the lie, it’s important to decide what kind of person you want to be from here, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
