How to make workplace relationships work

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   New from McKinsey & Company   Curated by Imaya Jeffries, an editorial assistant   based in New York How to make workplace relationships work When you spend 40 or more hours of your life at work each week, it's not uncommon to communicate with your coworkers as much—if not more—than you do with loved ones. And sometimes, these connections can turn into real friendships. When you find the right balance between personal and professional, work friendships can boost happiness, engagement, and job satisfaction. On #InternationalFriendshipDay, check out these insights on workplace relationships, and share them with your work bestie. Read more The boss factor: Making the world a better place through workplace relationships Businesses looking to make an external social contribution should, paradoxically, look inside: improving workers' job satisfaction could be the single most important thing they do. Change for the better  A happy warrior: Mellody Hobson on mentorship, diversity, and feedback The co-CEO of Ariel Investments shares honest thoughts about pushing for diversity in corporate America and reflects on her path to success. See her perspective  Why mentoring matters: A conversation with Carlos Lejnieks A leader of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America talks about how successful mentors help others see qualities in themselves that they might not otherwise see. Get his take  Author Talks: Susan McPherson on building meaningful relationships—in business and in life In a new book, Susan McPherson offers a road map to unlocking a more meaningful life and enduring relationships. Make the connection  Countering otherness: Fostering integration within teams Exploring our feelings of otherness can help us discover how we are the same. Build stronger bonds  Author Talks: How to handle your work jerk Half of the battle against toxic behavior is identifying your own inner jerk. Deal with discomfort  Culture in the hybrid workplace Hybrid work is happening. Your culture will need to catch up—fast. Time for a radical rethink?  MORE FROM MCKINSEY It's not about the office, it's about belonging To retain employees, organizations need to evolve their approach to building community, cohesion, and a sense of belonging at work. Think differently How to make your team R.O.C.K. What rock bands can teach us about collaboration and teamwork. See their insights Mentorship at McKinsey Seven colleagues share how they've found mentors, what they've learned, and why it has mattered. Get perspective To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes. Follow our thinking Share these insights Did you enjoy this email? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad or Android. This email contains information about McKinsey's research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to our Organization alert list. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007