DR. JOBS CAREER CLINIC.Client attacked me at work Q I WAS attacked at work by a client but my boss does not want to know. What should I do? - Annie, Edinburgh. A BOSSES ignore violence at their peril The designated contingency, risk, or hazard against which an insured seeks to protect himself or herself when purchasing a policy of insurance. Among the various types of perils for which insurance coverage is available are fire, theft, illness, and death. PERIL. as the fall-out is poor staff morale, iffy if·fy adj. if·fi·er, if·fi·est Informal Doubtful; uncertain: an iffy proposition. [From if. business image, staff turnover problems and high absenteeism. The Tackling Violence at Work leaflet - free from TUC's Know Your Rights line 0870 600 4882 - explains how workers, unions and employers can tackle violence at work together. How to get more cash Q WHAT are the best ways to get a pay rise? - Andy, Fife. A WHY don't you try asking for one? It may be that it hasn't occurred to your boss that you are worth it. You should also present yourself as a hard-working, passionate and energetic person who does their best for the business. They say that no one is indispensable but if your boss feels he can't afford to lose you, you could be quids in Can firm make me move QI HAVE been seconded to the south of England for a year. Can I refuse to go? - David, Renfrewshire. A YOU cannot be forced to take the position but it is a good idea to make clear your personal reasons for refusing to go so your boss realises where you stand. You should also consider the possible long-term benefits of taking the post and negotiating a bonus or compensation arrangement Is office making us sick Q A FRIEND claims our office has sick building syndrome sick building syndrome n. An illness affecting workers in office buildings, characterized by skin irritations, headache, and respiratory problems, and thought to be caused by indoor pollutants, microorganisms, or inadequate ventilation. . How would we know for sure? - Fran, Oban. A THE syndrome is one in which building occupants suffer ill-health which seems to be linked to the time they spend there. Symptoms include nausea, headaches and dizziness dizziness: see vertigo. . One theory is the syndrome is linked to poor air-conditioning. If there's a higher than usual incidence of symptoms, speak to your health and safety people STAR JOBS BELLE and Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch, right, and Stuart David met on a Government training scheme before being snapped up by a record company scout CAPTION(S): Cash call: How to get a pay rise |
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