Social & Leisure
Advice on managing workplace relationships and maintaining personal boundaries at work. Articles address office friendships, colleague attractions, gossip and work-life balance.
Avoid the Office Gossips
Stop office gossip from dragging down your mood and learn why your complaining colleagues might actually be struggling.
Clear Your Personal Calendar in Your First Week
Keep your personal calendar free in your first week so you can join work drinks without overcommitting or making awkward mistakes.
How to Cope with a Colleague You Fancy
Manage workplace attraction without risking your career or professional reputation at your new job.
How to Maintain Your Work-life Balance
Set your priorities straight and use flexible working options to build a work-life balance that actually fits your life.
Socialise with Your New Colleagues
Small gestures like offering tea and accepting lunch invites help you build genuine friendships with new colleagues faster.
Understanding Your Own Work Personality
Most employers use personality tests like Myers Briggs to assess how you work, so understanding your type helps you know yourself better.