Workplace culture

New research out from Stanford finds the number of 40-plus-mile commutes are increasing as many workers only need to travel to work a few days a week. And the share of workers traveling 75 miles or more is up a third since the start of the pandemic.

By one measure, we are happier with our jobs than ever. But issues around workplace culture and relationships are gaining importance.

Companies are asking workers to brush up their small talk skills and ditch the athleisure wear as return-to-office push gets serious.

Work can be a foundational part of socialization for young adults on their own for the first time.

Remote work doesn’t just help employees, it can benefit companies too.

Role-playing is key in training to fix interpersonal problems on the job. "It's not about being right or wrong, it's being effective," a facilitator says.

Gen Z has developed its own way to communicate and is now bringing it into the workplace. But their use of language is leaving older colleagues bewildered.

We're sleeping and exercising more, and spending more time with family, among other things.

The debate around quiet quitting has gotten people speaking up about burnout and workplace fatigue driven by the pandemic.

After a 10-week trial, an employee survey revealed stress tied to the altered schedules. But the CEO is still working on solutions.