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Key points. A reflexive response to conflicts at work is to blame “personality clashes.” The cause of workplace conflict is more often a systems issue, not personal differences.

Despite the negative effects of nepotism in family businesses, it is important to note that not all nepotism is bad. In some cases, family members may have the necessary skills and experience for ...

Negative language in the workplace can do a number on morale, and when employees are stressed, they're even more likely to say something they'll regret.But, with some emotional awareness and practice, ...

A recent study by Barton and colleagues (2022) helps us discover what some couples do to lessen the negative effect of conflict and financial strain on relationship satisfaction.

This chronic, background inflammation, which isn't necessarily concerning in the short-term, is related to long-term negative health effects when elevated over a long period of time.