Q: I am writing to you because I have no one else to turn to. I had been intimate with a colleague of mine from another firm for several years. Our relationship was strictly casual and despite being intimate we maintained a platonic friendship.  About six months ago a position opened up at her agency and I landed the job, immediately ending all physical contact with this woman. Well, naturally she is not taking it well and has been harassing me ever since I started working with her. I am afraid to make a complaint because it will only tarnish my reputation and hers and am hoping you can help me figure out what to do.

Q: I work at a reputable agency and at 39 am one of the most senior people in the company. It was recently brought to my attention that several new hires posted inappropriate pictures of themselves partying after hours on Facebook. Given that our company is tagged in these images and that I am their supervisor, is this cause for termination?

Q: Though I work in a cross functional project organization my unit is fairly autonomous. Though I seem to get along with everyone in corporate offices, I am constantly shut down by one female executive for no apparent reason. How do I deal with a b*#@ who has it out for me without losing my cool or reporting her to human resources?

Q: I was recently laid off from my job and promised outplacement services and support from my employer. The company that was supposed to assist with my transition has not really been effective. I am wondering if you can recommend a good and affordable organization that can assist me at this very difficult time in my life.

Q: Two of my employees are constantly surfing Internet dating sites during their lunch breaks. While I have no problem with what they do in their free time, I do not think it is appropriate to be searching for love on an office computer and would like a second opinion.

Q: I am the only one tending to an ailing parent who is now undergoing chemotherapy. I am feeling completely overwhelmed and torn between my responsibilities as a daughter and my job. I would like to spend more time with my Dad but am not sure if I can ask my employer for time away from the office. What would you recommend in this situation?