When leaving jobs in the past, relationships with work friends have always fizzled out. I decided to be more intentional with my friend Kate, who I met at work. When I left the company we met at, we ...

Sandy Torchia is vice chair of talent and culture at KPMG U.S. “I’ve been in the office all day, but I haven’t seen anyone.” “Sorry I’m late, I’ve been in back-to-back meetings.” “I’ve been so busy ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Working from home allows for the flexibility and work-life balance that many modern employees require in order to feel content in their jobs. Therefore, being asked to return to the office can be a ...

And if you’ve been there before, you know exactly what I’m talking about! A woman took to Reddit’s “Am I the *****?” page to ask if she’s the jerk in this situation. Let’s see what’s going on here… “I ...

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 ...

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 ...