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My Boss Married My Work Colleague: Where Do I Stand?
It’s not surprising that so many couples meet at work as everyone spends so much time there and I’m sure you know many marriages that have been formed fr...
Advice on Joining a Well Established Team
It can be difficult to join a well established team, especially if you take a little while to settle into your new job. You will be putting your efforts into...
Common Power Struggles at Work
The office is a sociologist’s haven as the dynamics and relationships between colleagues are fascinating to watch. There are so many different power strugg...
Company Policies on Office Romance
Office romances are generally not encouraged in the workplace for a number of reasons – they can make other employees uncomfortable, they can blur the line...
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Dos and Don'ts on an Office Night Out
The office night out is a great excuse to get to know other co-workers outside of the office confines. This can be a chance to network and make friends. But...
When Do Jokes in the Workplace Become Harassment?
Jokes are part of any working environment and are often used to lighten the atmosphere. But jokes that are constantly directed at one person or can be classe...
Boosting Staff Morale When an Employee Leaves
When members of staff leave a company it can make dent in staff morale. But the actual circumstances surrounding the employee’s departure can also make a d...
FAQ: The Legalities of Salary Overpayments
Employers are legally entitled to recover salary overpayments. Employers are not actually required to inform employees that these deductions will take place...
When the Pay Rise is Less Than Expected
The recession has been the major reason why many businesses across the UK are freezing pay rises. Employees who are expecting a pay rise may find the increas...
Male Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Male sexual harassment in the workplace does occur but often goes unreported. Many employers and employees do not take this issue as seriously as female sexu...
How to Cope With First Work Day Nerves
First day work nerves are common, and managers and co-workers do expect this from a new employee. Nerves and anxiety are mainly psychological but there are a...
How Managers Should Handle Office Relationships
Office relationships can become a minefield of problems for a manager, especially if the employees involved split up. But not every office relationship ends...
How I Dealt With Negative Attitudes as a Working Parent
Working parents can sometimes encounter negative attitudes in the workplace. Negative attitudes can be seen as discrimination and it can escalate to a matter...
Interviews and Beating the Psychometric Test
Although their validity is debatable, more and more employers are using psychometric tests as part of the interview process. Psychometric tests are designed...
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