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 ...

Priya, an engineer in California, was on a deadline. Under pressure, she emailed a younger friend working on the same project to ask for some data that the project needed to get done on time. She and ...

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 ...

As part of Gen X, for most of my life, my work friends have typically been relatively close to me in age. Yet, after over 23 years of teaching public school, I've experienced a newfound joy in working ...

According to a recent study, “It's a good idea for employees to form shared memories with their colleagues.” Grabbing dinner together or co-experiencing the stress of a tough quarter, can foster ...

For $9.99 and a Steam login, players flocked to a new online coworking game that simulates working together with your friends in a cute pastel digital world. On-Together looks more like Animal ...

Having closer work relationships can help us get ahead. Getting through the work week isn’t always easy, with its pressing deadlines, long meetings, and endless emails. Our jobs can leave us feeling ...

As you move on from your job, the friendships you made — built on sharing spreadsheets, coffee breaks and office banter — often struggle to survive. That's because you and your work friends share a ...