On the surface, having a friend in the office seems like heaven on earth. You can openly gab about anything on your mind, you work better together, and it seems like you guys are a package deal. Not ...

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. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

I’ve spent most of my career working remotely. I’ve taught thousands of students online, written books alone at my desk, and spent many years working in sales where I used my home as my office. Some ...

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, ...

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 ...