Opinion
Public service
Do top public servants deserve $900,000 a year? The short answer is yes
Is it ever possible to rationalise extraordinary pay packets for a few at a time when so many Australians are struggling?
- by Kirstin Ferguson
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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
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
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
Opinion
Working from home
Dear bosses, if you don’t trust your staff to WFH then the problem is you
A knee-jerk reaction to significantly reduce or end access to remote work, particularly hybrid work, would be a mistake.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
How can I fight the gender pay gap when our CEO doesn’t see an issue?
Equal pay has been a legal requirement in Australia since 1969, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson, so don’t give up.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
I feel like a punching bag at work. My boss wants me to toughen up
Some managers believe that just because they learnt to cope with mistreatment, you should too. But it’s not right, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
My ‘side step’ turned out to be a demotion. Where do I go from here?
Being demoted is tough, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson, especially when you don’t know why it happened in the first place.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
I was let go after 20 years. Am I wrong for expecting a ‘thank you’?
Human decency suggests a token of appreciation from the company to a former employee isn’t too much to ask, Dr Kirstin Ferguson writes.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
I want my employer to hire my friend. How can I put in a good word?
When it comes to friends, declaring your conflict of interest early is vital, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
My boss comes in late, leaves early and gets paid way more than me
Most people know the frustration of working with a lazy boss, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson. But that doesn’t make dealing with them any easier.
- by Kirstin Ferguson