Comments on: Are Your Co-Workers Good For Your Health?

By: Arun Krishnaswamy

Arun Krishnaswamy — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:02:21 +0000

High relevant post for the times. Culture plays a key role here. The right culture helps one achieve optimal balance between doing what is right for the firm in one’s individual role (that one is paid for doing) with realizing that doing it right requires the team and shared credit – ‘if the team wins, the individual wins’. Friendly people in the right jobs achieve this balance naturally and even help build such a culture.

By: Stephen Sequeira

Stephen Sequeira — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:11:08 +0000

I totally agree, stress is the silent killer. In today’s world one needs to be positive and have some fun while working.

By: RAdams

RAdams — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:55:38 +0000

Great post. Candidates are typically friendly in interviews. Often, the unfriendly part becomes obvious when the person gets comfortable/is in the job or they are friendly with a certain level in the organization, such as those above them and don’t play well with peers. Being polite and friendly takes up less energy than being difficult and negative. A good attitude goes a long way.

By: Susan Scherer

Susan Scherer — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:29:24 +0000

In today’s increasingly distributed workplaces, and especially for those who work at home, I wonder how the lack of face-to-face contact impacts health. Is peer social support lessened by the fact that the work relationship is virtual? Intuitively, it seems like the interpersonal bond between colleagues might be lessened by just being voices on the phone.

By: Pavol

Pavol — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:24:16 +0000

Maybe the people who reported having nice co-workers are more positive about everything in their life – regardless of how their co-workers are in reality. That’s probably what keeps them happy.
In the end it might be about our attitude rather than whom you end up with!
Thanks for a nice article.

By: wartica

wartica — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:35:25 +0000

I totally agree: coworkers that we can relate to, make the day go by so much smoother. If not, it becomes a very toxic environment – unfortunately. Great post and I look forward to sharing more with you:)