The Slippery Slope of Work Besties

As your career progresses, you might find yourself in a big new role and think, “How did I get here?” Or, “Do I deserve to be here?” That feeling of imposter syndrome is totally normal, whether you’re the new hire or the hot shot exec. But if you don’t address it, imposter syndro ...  Show more

Depending on your industry, you may be weighing the pros and cons of going to grad school. Sure, it can give you more skills and increase your salary… but the time and tuition can also be a dealbreaker. In this episode, Gianna and Jamé chat with University of British Columbia edu ...  Show more

Having a close friend at work feels great. You have someone to laugh with, confide in, and exchange glances with during a meeting. But we often fail to anticipate how the conflicting demands of work can occasionally strain that relationship. We talk through common tensions and ho ...  Show more

Natalie and Ross discover that office “romance” is very much alive and maybe a bit out of control. They share listener stories of outrageous hookup confessions, investigate workplace relationship statistics, and give their takes on best practices for pursuing love at work. You ma ...  Show more

Friendships at work help retain employees, but workplace romances can divide teams and are tricky for both the organization and the staff to navigate. In this episode of Career Compass, Hosts Vernon Williams and Kevin Abbed are joined by employment law attorney Louis Lessig to un ...  Show more

Research repeatedly shows that having friends at work can boost employee engagement, productivity, and happiness. In a recent study, most people say having a best friend at work makes work more enjoyable. We see coworkers nearly every day, collaborate with them on important proje ...  Show more