I don’t want my bosses to know I’m trying for a baby – but they are sending me to a Zika virus zone

Have you got a work-related problem? In this series we invite you to send in a short description of your predicament – so that other readers can offer solutions

How to bounce back and build grit after a disappointment at work

Review it like an experiment that didn’t pan out, says Sharmadean Reid

Got a cold? Here’s why you shouldn’t go to work

More and more employers are recording staff coming into work even if they are ill – but this presenteeism leaves people, companies and the economy in bad health

How do I keep my energy up at work?

Having a good morning routine sets you up for the day, so plan one that gets you pumped for work

How can I rescue a bad meeting?

Don’t roast an unprepared colleague, says Sharmadean Reid – move on, rearrange and make clear what is expected next time

How to conquer your emails

Have several email addresses, use folders and reply immediately if you can, says Sharmadean Reid

David Weir: ‘Gym training can be like torture’

The 38-year-old wheelchair athlete on the London Marathon, looking after his children and chilling out

How do I find a career mentor?

Look for someone in your field who is four to seven years ahead of you, says Sharmadean Reid

Russell Norman: ‘It’s 20 years since I was a chef. I still wake up in a cold sweat’

The restaurant founder, 52, on cooking baked potatoes, anxiety dreams and starting the day with six coffees

How do I find my work passion?

Get some headspace to think things through, says Sharmadean Reid