More than half (57%) of those surveyed said they would take a salary 10% below market rate if it meant being able to have close friends at work, as opposed to accepting a salary 10% above market rate ...

We, humans, are social beings. This means in one way or the other interactions and relationships are important to us. Whether it’s with the family at home or the family we create at work, a great deal ...

Career expert Amy Odell says having friends at work is not only beneficial, it's necessary for survival—as long as you don't become obnoxious. Jobs are hard. Jobs are emotionally taxing. This is why ...

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 ...

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 ...

Common mistake #1: Underestimating oneself. The area is personal influence. Vanessa Bohns, author of You Have More Influence Than You Think (2021) and a professor in the School of Industrial and Labor ...

From The Bold Type’s Jane, Sutton and Kat, to Max and Caroline in 2 Broke Girls, many sitcoms have followed the joys (and dramas) of workplace friendships. However, having a ‘work wife’ or a good ...

Many Redditors came forward to speak honesty and truth on the saying, with varying opinions on communication and favoritism. Others pointed out the importance of company culture, while some wanted ...

But according to Sandy Torchia, vice chair of talent and culture at KPMG U.S., this is a terrible development. Torchia, in a recent opinion piece on a human resources industry news site, argued ...