It’s the kind of paradox that is all too common in the digital age: We’re more connected to one another than ever before, but the percentage of people who report having no close friends has quadrupled ...

Years ago, Danielle Bayard Jackson briefly worked at a marketing firm where she says she befriended five coworkers. The glue of each relationship, however, was really just the toxic office environment ...

After-work drinks are a nice way to bond with colleagues in your 20s and 30s. But, as people get older, different circumstances can necessitate more planning, and new avenues for making friends at ...

Almost no one will tell you this out loud, but it’s true. Making friends at work is harder than it used to be. Workdays no longer sync up. Lunch is hurried or nonexistent. Co-workers log in, log off, ...

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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 ...