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Brisbane Times

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Why doesn’t my boss agree that commuting is a waste of time?

Why doesn’t my boss agree that commuting is a waste of time?

For too long, the time and cost associated with lengthy commutes was waved away as a necessary evil. That era is over.

27.03.2025 6

WA Today

Jonathan Rivett

Why doesn’t my boss agree that commuting is a waste of time?

Why doesn’t my boss agree that commuting is a waste of time?

For too long, the time and cost associated with lengthy commutes was waved away as a necessary evil. That era is over.

27.03.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jonathan Rivett

Why doesn’t my boss agree that commuting is a waste of time?

Why doesn’t my boss agree that commuting is a waste of time?

For too long, the time and cost associated with lengthy commutes was waved away as a necessary evil. That era is over.

27.03.2025 8

The Age

Jonathan Rivett

Why doesn’t my boss agree that commuting is a waste of time?

Why doesn’t my boss agree that commuting is a waste of time?

For too long, the time and cost associated with lengthy commutes was waved away as a necessary evil. That era is over.

27.03.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Jonathan Rivett

Why does my boss keep asking me to tidy my immaculate desk?

Why does my boss keep asking me to tidy my immaculate desk?

Being asked over and over again to tidy up your workspace sounds like a frustrating and confusing scenario.

20.03.2025 7

WA Today

Jonathan Rivett

Why does my boss keep asking me to tidy my immaculate desk?

Why does my boss keep asking me to tidy my immaculate desk?

Being asked over and over again to tidy up your workspace sounds like a frustrating and confusing scenario.

20.03.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jonathan Rivett

Why does my boss keep asking me to tidy my immaculate desk?

Why does my boss keep asking me to tidy my immaculate desk?

Being asked over and over again to tidy up your workspace sounds like a frustrating and confusing scenario.

20.03.2025 6

The Age

Jonathan Rivett

Why does my boss keep asking me to tidy my immaculate desk?

Why does my boss keep asking me to tidy my immaculate desk?

Being asked over and over again to tidy up your workspace sounds like a frustrating and confusing scenario.

20.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Jonathan Rivett

Should I give a glowing reference to my toxic employee?

Giving this employee a good reference means they’re more likely to quit, but it poses some moral issues.

13.03.2025 8

WA Today

Jonathan Rivett

Should I give a glowing reference to my toxic employee?

Should I give a glowing reference to my toxic employee?

Giving this employee a good reference means they’re more likely to quit, but it poses some moral issues.

13.03.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jonathan Rivett

Should I give a glowing reference to my toxic employee?

Should I give a glowing reference to my toxic employee?

Giving this employee a good reference means they’re more likely to quit, but it poses some moral issues.

13.03.2025 8

The Age

Jonathan Rivett

Should I give a glowing reference to my toxic employee?

Should I give a glowing reference to my toxic employee?

Giving this employee a good reference means they’re more likely to quit, but it poses some moral issues.

13.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Jonathan Rivett

Why is my demanding boss telling me not to eat lunch at my desk?

It’s possible they have no concept of the strain you’re under at work – or they genuinely care about your wellbeing. There are a few ways to...

06.03.2025 7

WA Today

Jonathan Rivett

Why is my demanding boss telling me not to eat lunch at my desk?

It’s possible they have no concept of the strain you’re under at work – or they genuinely care about your wellbeing. There are a few ways to...

06.03.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jonathan Rivett

Why is my demanding boss telling me not to eat lunch at my desk?

It’s possible they have no concept of the strain you’re under at work – or they genuinely care about your wellbeing. There are a few ways to...

06.03.2025 6

The Age

Jonathan Rivett

Why is my demanding boss telling me not to eat lunch at my desk?

It’s possible they have no concept of the strain you’re under at work – or they genuinely care about your wellbeing. There are a few ways to...

06.03.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Jonathan Rivett

Is my employer allowed to ‘cull’ my leave?

Some contracts may allow your workplace to deduct certain types of leave, but it’s a different story when it comes to your legal entitlements.

27.02.2025 8

WA Today

Jonathan Rivett

Is my employer allowed to ‘cull’ my leave?

Some contracts may allow your workplace to deduct certain types of leave, but it’s a different story when it comes to your legal entitlements.

27.02.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jonathan Rivett

Is my employer allowed to ‘cull’ my leave?

Some contracts may allow your workplace to deduct certain types of leave, but it’s a different story when it comes to your legal entitlements.

27.02.2025 10

The Age

Jonathan Rivett

Is my employer allowed to ‘cull’ my leave?

Some contracts may allow your workplace to deduct certain types of leave, but it’s a different story when it comes to your legal entitlements.

27.02.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Jonathan Rivett

My workmates think our boss is a genius. How do I convince them otherwise?

You’re right in thinking this person is not the corporate mastermind they think they are. But convincing others of this will be far more difficult.

20.02.2025 5

WA Today

Jonathan Rivett

My workmates think our boss is a genius. How do I convince them otherwise?

You’re right in thinking this person is not the corporate mastermind they think they are. But convincing others of this will be far more difficult.

20.02.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jonathan Rivett

My workmates think our boss is a genius. How do I convince them otherwise?

You’re right in thinking this person is not the corporate mastermind they think they are. But convincing others of this will be far more difficult.

20.02.2025 4

The Age

Jonathan Rivett

My workmates think our boss is a genius. How do I convince them otherwise?

You’re right in thinking this person is not the corporate mastermind they think they are. But convincing others of this will be far more difficult.

20.02.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Jonathan Rivett

My boss literally looks over my shoulder at work. How do I make them stop?

This kind of unsubtle micromanagement is unfortunately extremely common in the workplace, and can be difficult to combat.

13.02.2025 8

WA Today

Jonathan Rivett

My boss literally looks over my shoulder at work. How do I make them stop?

This kind of unsubtle micromanagement is unfortunately extremely common in the workplace, and can be difficult to combat.

13.02.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jonathan Rivett

My boss literally looks over my shoulder at work. How do I make them stop?

This kind of unsubtle micromanagement is unfortunately extremely common in the workplace, and can be difficult to combat.

13.02.2025 4

The Age

Jonathan Rivett

My boss literally looks over my shoulder at work. How do I make them stop?

This kind of unsubtle micromanagement is unfortunately extremely common in the workplace, and can be difficult to combat.

13.02.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Jonathan Rivett

How come I have to pay tax every year but some companies pay none?

The list of ways companies can avoid paying tax is as long as your arm, but there are a few simple explanations for this harrowing quandary.

07.02.2025 10

WA Today

Jonathan Rivett

How come I have to pay tax every year but some companies pay none?

The list of ways companies can avoid paying tax is as long as your arm, but there are a few simple explanations for this harrowing quandary.

07.02.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jonathan Rivett

How come I have to pay tax every year but some companies pay none?

The list of ways companies can avoid paying tax is as long as your arm, but there are a few simple explanations for this harrowing quandary.

07.02.2025 10

The Age

Jonathan Rivett

How come I have to pay tax every year but some companies pay none?

The list of ways companies can avoid paying tax is as long as your arm, but there are a few simple explanations for this harrowing quandary.

07.02.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Jonathan Rivett

Could my boss actually be a psychopath?

The interpretation of what defines psychopathy is somewhat disputed, but it’s certainly possible your boss could fit the bill.

30.01.2025 5

WA Today

Jonathan Rivett

Could my boss actually be a psychopath?

The interpretation of what defines psychopathy is somewhat disputed, but it’s certainly possible your boss could fit the bill.

30.01.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jonathan Rivett

Could my boss actually be a psychopath?

The interpretation of what defines psychopathy is somewhat disputed, but it’s certainly possible your boss could fit the bill.

30.01.2025 6

The Age

Jonathan Rivett

Could my boss actually be a psychopath?

The interpretation of what defines psychopathy is somewhat disputed, but it’s certainly possible your boss could fit the bill.

30.01.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Jonathan Rivett

Should I pretend to worship my boss so I can keep my job?

If you really want to stay, would it be tolerable to accept you’ll never be part of an inner circle filled with sycophants and hollowed people?

24.01.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Jonathan Rivett

Should I pretend to worship my boss so I can keep my job?

If you really want to stay, would it be tolerable to accept you’ll never be part of an inner circle filled with sycophants and hollowed people?

23.01.2025 10

WA Today

Jonathan Rivett

Should I pretend to worship my boss so I can keep my job?

If you really want to stay, would it be tolerable to accept you’ll never be part of an inner circle filled with sycophants and hollowed people?

23.01.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jonathan Rivett

Should I pretend to worship my boss so I can keep my job?

If you really want to stay, would it be tolerable to accept you’ll never be part of an inner circle filled with sycophants and hollowed people?

23.01.2025 8

The Age

Jonathan Rivett

Why was my job application rejected in ten minutes?

It’s tempting to assume you’ve been rejected by a robot. And in some ways you have, but there’s more at play here.

16.01.2025 10

WA Today

Jonathan Rivett

Why was my job application rejected in ten minutes?

16.01.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jonathan Rivett

Why was my job application rejected in ten minutes?

16.01.2025 10

The Age

Jonathan Rivett

Why was my job application rejected in ten minutes?

It’s tempting to assume you’ve been rejected by a robot. And in some ways you have, but there’s more at play here.

16.01.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Jonathan Rivett

Why is my workplace abuser trying to blame everything on me?

Your co-worker’s lies may not be the product of grand delusions, but they are clearly an attempt to construct a false version of past events.

09.01.2025 6

WA Today

Jonathan Rivett

Why is my workplace abuser trying to blame everything on me?

09.01.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jonathan Rivett

Why is my workplace abuser trying to blame everything on me?

09.01.2025 10

The Age

Jonathan Rivett

Why is my workplace abuser trying to blame everything on me?

Your co-worker’s lies may not be the product of grand delusions, but they are clearly an attempt to construct a false version of past events.

09.01.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Jonathan Rivett

What can I do about my colleague’s awful Kris Kringle gift?

The person who organises our annual Christmas event is a master in the discipline and has established a tradition that everyone looks forward to....

06.12.2024 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jonathan Rivett

What can I do about my colleague’s awful Kris Kringle gift?

The person who organises our annual Christmas event is a master in the discipline and has established a tradition that everyone looks forward to....

06.12.2024 5

Brisbane Times

Jonathan Rivett