Most of us spend a large part of our lives at work, yet we often treat relationships there as secondary to performance. But countless studies show that our emotional ties to others shape our health and happiness. If that is true, then the way we interact at work deserves more attention than it gets. Prosocial behavior is the term researchers use to describe voluntary actions intended to benefit others. Traditionally, it includes things like helping, sharing, cooperating, and showing empathy....

We have all been on both sides of a nosy question. Sometimes one slips out of our mouths without much thought. Other times, we are the ones being asked something that feels a little too personal. If you are a people pleaser, you might answer out of habit, even when the question makes you uncomfortable. Learning how to respond to nosy questions without sounding rude takes practice, especially when you have spent years feeling responsible for others' feelings. For me, this has recently come up...

Email is still the business standard, even if your team uses Slack or another internal messaging system all day long. Because it carries a bit more formality, small habits can shape your work reputation. These email etiquette habits help build trust without adding extra work to your day. Keep subject lines clear.  Skip spammy language and overly cute attention grabbers. A straightforward and concise subject line helps your email land the right way. Send emails only to the people who need...