We spend so much time at work, it's natural that we strike up friendships with colleagues. It's common, and research shows it's even good for your career and happiness. But what happens when your office pal's performance drags the team down, causes inefficiencies, or more work for you? How do you bring it up . . . and should you? It's a tricky needle to thread, but experts provide tips for fielding these potentially awkward conversations with your office ride-or-die.
Connecting with colleagues outside of work can be a swift means of creating more personalized relationships and stronger bonds. Studies show that connecting outside of work can help leaders and employees thrive in their work and improve team performance.
