Workplace
I got fired without warning. How do I explain what happened in job interviews?
Whether it feels fair or not, being dismissed can signal red flags to future employers, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
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Perspective
Public service
‘Highly engaged’: Meet the happiest public servants in Queensland
Staff in this department feel “energised” by work, but also complain the most about long hours. Meanwhile, an expert shares tips for work happiness – and bean bags aren’t the answer.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Opinion
The lowdown
How to approach the task of letting someone go from a job
When the need to deliver difficult news to employees arises, managers and leaders must be prepared.
- by Amanda Gordon
I hate my co-worker’s constant throat-clearing. What can I do?
While sharing an office with someone, it’s best to approach all issues with empathy, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
Should talented staff be allowed to work less?
It’s worth having a difficult conversation about why a worker wants to cut back their hours.
- by Jonathan Rivett
Welcome to Top Gun: The Australian fighter pilot preparing CEOs for war
Work is war — or it can feel that way to certain CEOs. Enter former Australian fighter pilot Christian Boucousis.
- by Emma Goldberg
Government slashes office space in the biggest city leasing deal in four years
The state government has signed a lease for more than 18,600 square metres of office space in a new 10-storey, energy-efficient building on Victoria Parade.
- by Nicole Lindsay
Wage theft may be illegal, but it happens. Here’s how to handle it
Employers have an obligation to pay superannuation, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson, but that doesn’t mean they always do.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
Biden is not the only 80-year-old running the US. Meet America’s gerontocracy
Many members of the US Congress are over 80. While age doesn’t necessarily determine ability, some are asking if it’s time for a new generation.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
Opinion
If you WFH, office jargon could have you thinking WTF
Can office lingo be confusing, or even exclusionary? I once told a newbie to get ready for “the stand-up” and terror crossed his face.
- by Cayla Dengate
My boss never asks how my weekend was. Why don’t they care about me?
Approaching frustrating situations with a mix of curiosity and empathy is always ideal, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
- by Kirstin Ferguson