QUICK TIPS: Do's and Don'ts of Work Friendships

About this episode

Dr. Jeremy Pollack discusses how to maintain healthy boundaries between friendship and professionalism in the workplace.

🗓️ Episode Summary: In today’s episode, Dr. Jeremy Pollack explores how to build and maintain healthy boundaries between friendship and professionalism in the workplace. It’s easy—and often natural—to form close bonds with coworkers, but without clear boundaries, those relationships can lead to favoritism, burnout, or blurred responsibilities. Learn how to protect your wellbeing while fostering authentic connection. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: Why workplace boundaries matter for mental health ...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Jeremy Pollack

Topics covered

• workplace relationships
• boundaries
• mental health
• professionalism
• friendship

Keywords

• work friendships
• boundaries
• favoritism
• burnout
• mental health

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