Starting a new job can feel like being the new kid in school all over again. You want to be liked, but not too eager to please. Friendly, but not overfamiliar. You’re trying to do well, learn fast, ...

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 ...

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, ...

I was recently invited to a business associate’s birthday celebration. When I asked him who else was coming, he rattled off a bunch of business contacts who just so happened to also be buyers. “Are ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. You know how important friends are generally, but friends are ...

Making friends at work sounds simple. And yet somehow, if you have ADHD, it can feel like everyone else got a handbook you never received—they all seem to know exactly when to chat, when to join in, ...