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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

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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
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
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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
There are times when a pay gap is simply unacceptable.

My peers get more pay and leave for the same work. How do I fix it?

Tenure and gender are not grounds for accepting poorer conditions, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
Planning a holiday can be more stressful if workplaces don’t have clear guidelines on how leave is approved.

My co-worker went on holiday, while my leave was denied. Is that fair?

A lack of clear process has caused a big problem here, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
Asking for help can be the best first step.

I love my industry and colleagues, but I’ve lost my mojo. Can I get it back?

It’s not uncommon to lose the spark for your job, but it is possible to turn things around.

  • Kirstin Ferguson

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