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I understand your resentment. I just think it is better directed elsewhere.

I think my colleague is exploiting a work policy. Is my resentment fair?

I know it can be deeply frustrating to encounter and be affected by unfairness in the workplace, but I would reflect on who is really to blame.

  • Jonathan Rivett

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Your fancy new job title may sound impressive, but it might actually be complete nonsense.

Why your fancy new job title is probably a lie

We don’t want a world where career progression is measured by a garbled collection of words on your email signature instead of by the work that you actually do.

  • Tim Duggan
Player manager Sam Ayoub, Samantha Johnson and former Australian rugby league representative Johnathan Thurston.

The star footballer, his manager and the explosive claims engulfing their academy

Johnathan Thurston and his long-time controversial manager Sam Ayoub are embroiled in an explosive lawsuit involving a former employee of their organisation.

  • Kate McClymont and Chris Barrett
The Productivity Commission found work from home is unlikely to be a cause for stagnating growth.

Working from home – sometimes – found to be good for the economy

Working from home was widespread during the pandemic - and the Productivity Commission found it is not to blame for Australia’s stagnating economic growth.

  • Olivia Ireland
Brittany Higgins.

‘They’re not taking the concerns of women seriously’: Brittany Higgins slams Crisafulli government

Sexual assault victims advocate Higgins takes aim at Queensland for delaying changes to workplace safety laws.

  • Cloe Read and Sean Parnell
Seth Rogen in The Studio

Trying to wind down after a hard day’s work? Don’t turn on your TV

The workplace sitcom once offered some of TV’s most comforting viewing. Why is every show about work now so depressing?

  • Sinead Stubbins
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Workplace conflict can have a serious impact on worker wellbeing.

Should you speak up if you see bad behaviour at work?

No matter the job, at some point workplace conflicts will raise their ugly heads. Gone unresolved, they can seriously affect employee wellbeing.

  • Emily Chantiri
Workplaces are constantly changing, and it’s getting harder and harder to keep up.

Our jobs are being continually disrupted. How can we cope?

If life and work feel increasingly chaotic and unpredictable, as if the rug is constantly being pulled out from under you — you’re not imagining it.

  • Dr Sarah Cotton
Being asked to take on additional responsibilities at work can be an opportunity, but your employer could also be taking advantage of you.

My boss wants me to ‘step up’ without any compensation. Is that fair?

Being asked to take on additional responsibilities at work can be an opportunity, but your employer could also be taking advantage of you.

  • Jonathan Rivett
Finland: beautiful, serene, and a little bit ‘boring’.

Can this ‘boring’ country teach us how to be happier at work?

The happiest country in the world is also, by its own admission, a bit boring. But is there anything really wrong with that?

  • Tim Duggan

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/topic/workplace-culture-1mtt