When you spend most of your week with the same people, you develop a bonding with them. There is a very fine line between friends and colleagues and can often be interchanged. Colleagues at offices that are friendly make office hours enjoyable. Your interests might match with theirs. However, overstepping boundaries with people at work can cause tension, miscommunication, and distractions. So, What are the benefits and challenges and why are workplace friendships so important?…more »

We will all have to deal with conflict in the workplace at some point in our career, the question is: How do you deal with it? In this article Adela Belin gives you five tips on what to do if conflict arises in your office and the repercussions of getting too involved.…more »