Helping a colleague manage stress and work-life integration is an important skill for everyone to develop.
After a client event, my coworkers and I went for a group dinner. The restaurant was crowded and noisy. But only one of my colleagues knew about my hearing loss. Halfway through our dinner, my ...
In the course of your career, there will be people you enjoy working with, and even better, people you have chemistry with—that special alchemical relationship where you and your colleague get a lot ...
Over the last year, my brother, my mother, a close friend, and six relatives have died. A couple of weeks after my brother’s death, I felt terribly guilty. I suddenly realized that, until that point, ...
Most people care about fairness at work and want to support colleagues who face marginalization—for example, people of color, ...
You walk into the office and are greeted with smiles, small talk, and compliments. It seems like everyone is warm and approachable — a dream work environment. But as time passes, the cracks begin to ...
"You need to have a good understanding of what your colleagues want from those in leadership positions. And you need to have that understanding well before you are promoted into those positions. The ...
Inspired by my experience as a researcher, advocate and consumer. Mental illnesses and their associated stigma cause tremendous amounts of suffering to the persons with these health conditions, ...
Supporting colleagues through challenging times fosters a positive workplace culture and strengthens professional relationships. Writing a thoughtful condolence message shows empathy and care, ...
Work Friend reconsiders a past response. Plus, the best way to correct people who get your name wrong. Credit...Photo illustration by Margeaux Walter for The New York Times Supported by By Anna Holmes ...
Nearly 75% of mothers of children in the United States are working moms, a data point that might surprise acquaintances at your next business networking event. This statistic demonstrates the ...
Michael Doolin, a former director at PwC and British Airways, has 36 years of experience in HR. He says being well-liked at work can impact performance and promotions but isn't essential. Doolin ...