Not everyone follows a straight career ladder, climbing from one promotion to the next, Ines Kretschmer reminds us. But if you are facing into another 30 odd...
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Who doesn’t love to work on a high-performing team? It’s motivating to work with smart, dedicated colleagues who constantly add value to projects and are quick to...
You made an error of judgment in the hiring process, or maybe you’ve been lumbered with a non-performing employee as part of an internal move. Whatever the...
Sharing coffee runs, work nights out and a listening ear when things get tough, having a best mate at work helps you get through the day and...
There are innumerable benefits to having a good mentor. Not only do you receive guidance, advice and support, you are also opening yourself up to that person’s...
Being overlooked for a promotion, that both you and your colleagues felt you were a shoo in for, can be demotivating and embarrassing. Is it best to...
They’re supposed to be happy for you but sometimes your former peers can feel a little (or a lot of) resentment at your move up the ranks....
Dear Daily Slog, ‘I have recently been made redundant and am finding it hard to get over the shock and embarrassment at the situation I find myself...
Let’s face it, crying at work is embarrassing for everyone involved. But as Ines Kretschmer advises a reader who broke down in front of her boss, it’s...
Are you holding back your career development by not adequately promoting the work you are doing? Do you tend to stay silent for fear of being seen...
Snide remarks, subtle insults, belittling in front of co-workers. Unfortunately the defining traits of passive aggressive behaviour are not always left in our teenage years, and too...
In a survey carried out in the U.K. last year, 44% of respondents thought they could do a better job than their boss. Can they all be...
‘If he was the nicest person on earth but had a problem making his tea, you probably wouldn’t mind doing him the favour. But as things stand...
Regardless of how fair minded we believe ourselves to be, most people have some degree of unconscious bias. Dr. Melrona Kirrane is an expert in the field...
Workplace bullying can be an extremely difficult thing for a person to admit to, let alone challenge their employers on. Emer Murphy from Lavelle Solicitors walks a...
Two HR experts advise a reader who has been asked to provide an employee reference for someone who was considered ineffective at their job. Is it best...
I have been working for digital marketing startup for the past three years and have risen through the ranks from junior executive to Director of Marketing Operations...