The Office Is Not a Playground

A guide to mixing work and friendship.

5 Common Pitfalls of Work Friendships

Don't end up fired and friendless.
by Andrea Bonior, Ph.D.

When Your Friends Work for You

How to keep your friends when you become their boss
by Lisa Tolin

Friendships: The Next Big Business Strategy?

The value of burgeoning social networks.
by Ray Williams

Hanging With the In-Crowd

The cool kids in an office can be a force for good—or a disaster.
by Judith Sills, Ph.D.

Coworkers and Their Kids: When Things Get Ugly

Clear boundaries are important when you share an office with family friends.
by Irene S. Levine, Ph.D.

Friendships at Work Can Work—Sometimes

Should friendships at work be encouraged or discouraged?
by Donna Flagg

Walking the Teamwork Tightrope

Polish your team-playing skills and make your own contributions shine.
by Judith Sills, Ph.D.

Buddy Business at Work

Workers are happier and more productive when they can make friends at work.
by PT Staff

Stress

Stress is simply a reaction to a stimulus that disturbs our physical or mental equilibrium. In other words, it's an omnipresent part of life. A stressful event can trigger the "fight-or-flight" response, causing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol to surge through the body.

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Relationships

Love is the most profound emotion known to human beings. For most people, romantic relationships are the most meaningful element in their lives. But the ability to have a healthy, loving relationship is not innate. Almost all of us have experienced a failed relationship, and most of us have to work consciously to master the skills necessary to make them flourish.

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