Would you settle for just OK?

Only 26% of those 18-24 say they're happy, according to a Harris poll, and 55% are frustrated by work. Contrast that with Baby Boomers; 37% report they're happy, and 44% of Americans 65 and older are happy.

I wonder if this is a statement about maturity, that we become more realistic and adaptable as we get older, or if it says something about the expectations of younger workers.

Can we be friends?

My mother advised me years ago that a few good friends -- those you can count on -- is all we need. I'm reminded of that adage when I read a new study that relationships lacking strong connections -- common in online communities -- can result in feelings of detachment and even health problems such as poor sleep and high stress.

Close relationships with friends and family members looked like the most important factor in staving off loneliness, the U of Arizona researcher concluded. Optimal health is achieved by a combination of caring for ourselves physically, and through fostering and maintaining close relationships with others.

Sewaring in the workplace

Goldman Sachs has prohibited employees from swearing in corporate e-mails. Much ado about nothing?