We asked experts—and people working to maintain their own long-distance friendships—to share their favorite ways to keep bonds strong.

It’s time to bond outside the Zoom room with your co-workers. No, really. Slack is great and all, but a best friendship it does not make. “On a professional level, work friends can be trusted people ...

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 ...

Friendship expert Kat Vellos shares tips on how to make a new friendship stick, including what to do together, how often to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Twice each month, executives at the dating app company Hinge gather for a team meeting. But rather than dive into discussions about metrics or revenue, they begin by simply talking. For the first 30 ...

Should I be friends with my coworkers? This week on 'Hit the Ground Running,' we asked the question: Should our coworkers be our friends? Why you need a virtual work spouse now more than ever Research ...

Just two in ten employees report having a best friend at work, according to recent Gallup data, and young people especially feel disconnected from their co-workers. Although having work friends has ...