Topic | Got a Minute? | WAtoday

We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.

Got a Minute?

Advertisement
How do I manage my poorly performing employee, who has ADHD?

How do I manage my poorly performing employee, who has ADHD?

This is a complex issue but one you will be able to navigate with expert advice and compassion, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

  • by Kirstin Ferguson

Latest

My employer keeps ‘losing’ my private documents. What if I get scammed?

My employer keeps ‘losing’ my private documents. What if I get scammed?

Being concerned about identify theft and fraud is a valid concern, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

  • by Kirstin Ferguson
After six years, I still love my job. But people keep telling me it’s time to move on

After six years, I still love my job. But people keep telling me it’s time to move on

If you stay in the one place, there’s always a chance you’ll look back and wonder what might have been.

  • by Kirstin Ferguson
Help, my boss asked me to lie to get a colleague fired

Help, my boss asked me to lie to get a colleague fired

There are serious legal implications if someone is dismissed based on false information, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

  • by Kirstin Ferguson
My boss keeps on hiring ‘nepo babies’. Can anything be done?

My boss keeps on hiring ‘nepo babies’. Can anything be done?

Vacant jobs at my company always seem to go to existing employees’ children, even if they’re not the most qualified candidates. Is this legal?

  • by Kirstin Ferguson
Our new CEO made me redundant. How do I explain this in interviews?

Our new CEO made me redundant. How do I explain this in interviews?

It’s all too common for a new CEO to clean out a senior executive team, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

  • by Kirstin Ferguson
Advertisement
My company wants to check my bag as I leave work. Is that even legal?

My company wants to check my bag as I leave work. Is that even legal?

If you refuse their request, there will be consequences, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

  • by Kirstin Ferguson
While sick patients are waiting, he’s vaping. What can I do about my terrible colleague?

While sick patients are waiting, he’s vaping. What can I do about my terrible colleague?

If you’re unhappy with the person you’re constantly rostered to work alongside, you need to do something, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

  • by Kirstin Ferguson
I’m juggling two jobs in secret. Have I been unethical?

I’m juggling two jobs in secret. Have I been unethical?

You certainly don’t need to explain your reasons unless you want to, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

  • by Kirstin Ferguson
From unwanted kisses to menopause support: This IWD, women want change

From unwanted kisses to menopause support: This IWD, women want change

Every year on International Women’s Day, we witness the same performative gestures from our employers, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

  • by Kirstin Ferguson
My reports are lazy, disengaged and take too much sick leave. Help?

My reports are lazy, disengaged and take too much sick leave. Help?

When it comes to leading a team, listening should be your top priority, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

  • by Kirstin Ferguson