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Missing out on a position because of your sexual orientation is not only disappointing, it’s illegal.

I was knocked back for a job because I’m gay. How can I stop this happening to someone else?

Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in the workplace is a breach of Australian workplace law, yet it persists. There are several ways to deal with it, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

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Is it okay to walk if the job is not what you thought it was going to be?

My new job is not what I thought it would be. Can I walk out?

When you are assigned a whole range of tasks in your new job that were not mentioned in the interview, is it reasonable to leave without notice? And can you still expect to be paid out? Dr Kirstin Ferguson explains the options.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
Being overlooked for promotion in favour of an external candidate can be a hard pill to swallow.

I’ve been passed over for promotion, despite working hard. Should I resign?

Watching someone new take the role you applied for can be difficult, but Dr Kirstin Ferguson says there’s another way of looking at it.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
When you receive negative feedback from your manager, it can be hard to swallow, but it’s an opportunity for change.

My boss says my team dislikes my management style. What’s going on?

No one enjoys receiving negative feedback about their work performance but, Dr Kirstin Ferguson says, with the right approach, it presents an opportunity to build better relationships with colleagues and managers.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
Having access to the salaries being paid to managers can be a blessing and a curse.

Seeing what our managers get paid is making me angry. How can I deal with this?

When you work in payroll, you are privy to information that few have access to. But that’s not always a good thing, especially when it’s impacting your mental health.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
Secretly attending – and recording – staff meetings is not just unethical, it could be illegal.

My boss is secretly recording our staff meetings. Is this even legal?

It’s not just unethical, but recording meetings without gaining consent of staff may be breaking the law, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
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Working from home is a structural issue, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson. It should not prevent staff fully participating at work.

My remote working arrangement puts me at a disadvantage. Is this fair?

Working from home to manage caring responsibilities disproportionately affects women. How can employers ensure every team member has the opportunity to fully engage in work?

  • Kirstin Ferguson
Sexist dinosaurs still walk the halls of some offices.

My sexist manager treats the women in my office appallingly. Should we walk out?

When the leadership team is turning a blind eye to discriminatory behaviour, Dr Kirstin Ferguson says there is power in numbers.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
Workplace jargon can be almost impossible to avoid, but you can minimise it.

My workplace is awash with jargon and it’s driving me mad. How can I stop it?

It’s time to put a pin in the use of office jargon, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson. She has some choice words for of advice for those who no longer have the bandwidth to deal with it.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
Teenage workers should not have to deal with rude customers, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson

My teenage daughter has just started a part-time job. How can I help her deal with rude customers?

Teenage workers should not have to “get used to” dealing with hostility in the workplace, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

  • Kirstin Ferguson

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