I haven’t always been the best at making friends. New starts are incredibly intimidating for me, and as a self-confessed introvert, I often find it hard to strike up a conversation or share my ...

I was 16 years old when I got my first “real” job at a local Jack-in-the-Box. It was not a great gig, for sure, working over a hot grill and dealing with rude, demanding customers. But I was saved ...

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How often have you had the following conversation at work? How are you? Good. You? Fine. It is a script we stick to even if we are dying inside. It’s hard to build real connections with your ...

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Work friends can make the toughest days better. Retiring changes your daily life, but it’s also a good time to curate a new ...

We know that having friends at work is good for your performance and happiness. But could ChatGPT replace your happy hour bestie? According to a new study from KPMG that surveyed more than 1,000 ...

Almost no one will tell you this out loud, but it’s true. Making friends at work is harder than it used to be. Workdays no longer sync up. Lunch is hurried or nonexistent. Co-workers log in, log off, ...

Managers can play a key role in fostering one key factor in retention. Companies that want to boost workplace morale and retention should work on fostering office friendships. Those findings come from ...

What is the deal you and I have? It’s a slightly uncomfortable question to ask, especially for me. Deals and I don’t make for good bedfellows. I’m a self-proclaimed romantic and can’t think of a more ...