A writer advises people who do not want work contacts on their personal social media to respond clearly and politely. In the article, Dr Kirstin Ferguson argues that colleagues cannot assume someone’s preferences, so boundaries should be communicated directly rather than avoided.
The piece frames the issue as part of keeping work and personal life separate. It encourages readers to consider what level of contact they are comfortable with and to use respectful wording when declining friend, follow, or connection requests. Across the outlets, the focus remains on practical communication and avoiding awkwardness in workplace relationships.
All three publications present the same commentary from Dr Kirstin Ferguson, with consistent messaging about the need to tell colleagues what you want. The articles do not describe a specific incident or new developments; instead, they provide general guidance to readers facing similar requests. While the outlets share the same content, they present it to different regional audiences under identical titles and framing.
