Some people live to work, others work to live, but whatever your attitude to earning a crust, the chances are you'll do the job better if it's a happy and stimulating environment. This week's Talking Point is on all matters to do with the work place: our bosses and colleagues, the location, our attitudes to work and career progression, benefits and difficulties...

The Positive Aspects...

• What's your best workplace experience?

• What contributes to a good work environment?

• Which qualities does a good boss have?

• How does a good boss manage his staff?

• Do you have any top tips for becoming a good team leader?

• How does the actual workplace environment contribute?

• What provisions are essential for happy workers?

The Negative Aspects

• What's your worst job experience?

• Have you ever had a terrible boss? Now's your chance to dish the dirt...

• What makes working conditions terrible¹?

Getting on at Work

• Is it possible to define a new job within your company, then get a raise for taking it?

• What are the best ways to sabotage your promotability?

• How should you negotiate a long overdue raise?

• What type of yearly raise should you expect in order for your salary to keep pace with inflation?

• Should you take on managerial responsibilities before being promoted to manager?

• Is brown-nosing a good idea?