“Mercury retrograde can make everything seem a little ‘off’ and wreak havoc on our lives – work included,” explains Charlotte Davies, careers expert at LinkedIn.

“While some people don’t believe in astrology, others find that movements like Mercury retrograde can really impact their day-to-day life. Even if it’s not something that’s usually on your radar, being aware of what’s going on and putting things in place to alleviate any potential mishaps at work, and the stress that comes with it, can make a big difference.”

As Davies suggests, communication is always crucial in the workplace, so taking a little extra time to make sure you’re communicating clearly and effectively with colleagues is never a bad thing. Let’s face it: nobody wants to fall victim to a reply-all email fail, so how can you ride out the rest of the Mercury tidal wave with minimal disruption?

How Mercury in retrograde will affect you at work this week (and what you can do about it)