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

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 ...

I haven’t always been the best at making friends. New starts are incredibly intimidating for me, and as a self-confessed introvert, I often find it hard to strike up a conversation or share my ...

Managers can play a key role in fostering one key factor in retention. Companies that want to boost workplace morale and retention should work on fostering office friendships. Those findings come from ...

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 ...

Does anyone invite their boss over for dinner anymore? I’ve had the same boss for 19 years. He’s great. (And I’m not just saying that because he’ll clearly read this column.) I’ve never been to his ...

But what makes a friendship durable enough to stand the tests of time in this way? Shared traits, interests, and backgrounds help a lot, says Robin Dunbar, an evolutionary psychologist and author of ...

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 ...

What is the deal you and I have? It’s a slightly uncomfortable question to ask, especially for me. Deals and I don’t make for good bedfellows. I’m a self-proclaimed romantic and can’t think of a more ...