Most conflict arises because people's egos are threatened. Our work is directly connected to our livelihood; if it’s threatened, we’re likely to lash out.

Small tics will be magnified and personality differences lead to varying work styles, which can easily turn into conflict.

Some work cultures are notoriously demanding and competitive, which can obviously lead to a lot of conflict.

• Move desks/cubicles. If you’ve got a cubicle neighbor who’s annoying you, move desks.
• Rearrange your schedule. Maybe you can shift your entire workday by an hour or two.
• Ask about working remotely, from home a couple days per week, or even simply in a nea...

Especially if your conflict with a coworker is personal in nature rather than related to the work itself, you may need to approach them directly with whatever your issue is.