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Your boss is breaking the law by not ensuring hazards in the workplace are fixed, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

Our mouldy office is making everyone sick. Why won’t my boss do anything?

It’s your workplace right to come to work each day in a safe environment, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

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Whether you like it or not, having your camera on helps build team morale.

Can I really be forced to turn my camera on during video meetings?

Explaining exactly why you want your camera off might be helpful, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
Company rules around accepting gifts should be clear and well circulated.

My boss keeps all our client gifts for himself, despite not doing any of the work

What might be argued is an innocent gift hamper can easily turn into something more serious.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
Navigating office dress codes can be difficult, but speaking to an employee one on one can be a good start.

My entire team is paranoid about what to wear to our Christmas party

After an employer’s accusation like this, I can see why people are feeling anxious.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
Keeping employees fit, healthy and happy should always be a priority.

A manager told me to stop cycling to work because ‘I can afford a car’

This is one of the dumbest things I have heard in a while, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
Sometimes, no amount of reasoning will help change a manager.

Can I change our over-bearing founder’s behaviour? Or do I just quit?

Founder behaviour has, quite rightly, been under the microscope lately, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
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If your boss’ behaviour continues to get worse, it will only be much harder for you to navigate.

My boss is accusing me of not caring about their nervous breakdown

This situation could become very serious, very quickly, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
Everyone is entitled to feel safe at work, but not all guarentees can be met.

After failed IVF and miscarriages, I don’t want to see babies in the office

Asking your boss to promise no more babies will be near your desk is understandable, but it’s not a simple request, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
A little empathy and understanding can do a long way.

I’m being forced to choose between my unwell teenager and my job. Help!

The fact your employer isn’t considering the safety of your mentally unwell teenager is appalling, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
Sometimes good intentions can be misunderstood.

I was too stressed to go get coffee with my boss. Now, she won’t talk to me

Sometimes we need to give our managers some grace, and hope they do the same for us, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

  • Kirstin Ferguson

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