How to Make Friends at Work

With a little effort, you can easily find ways to connect with new people and expand your social life without being a social butterfly. Below are just a few of the reasons to consider strengthening your work friendships. “Some people either do not believe or desire to build the same kind of emotional relationship through technology as they [would] face-to-face,” she says.

• Although it’s not essential to go to every meeting, it’s ideal to show your face every now and again.
• Suggestions include joining local coffee shops or real-life events related to your interests, as well as participating in virtual coffee chats or happy hours with your co-workers.
• So, whether it’s your first day on the job or you’ve been there for a while, here’s how to make friends at work (and avoid sinking into a friendless rut).
• It’s that easy to avoid loneliness and make friends when you work from home.
• You can’t have workplace interaction the way people have in a healthy office when you are working from home.

Meena has worked as an editor and newsroom leader for several major media companies and coaches women journalists through the Digital Women Leaders media coaching program. Just because you’re in the market for new friends doesn’t mean your colleagues are, Duffy says. Next, reach out to your broader department and to