Tag: camaraderie
Social lubricant
WotD: Social lubricant When most English speakers hear the term social lubricant, they probably think of alcohol. A social lubricant eases social interaction, like grease for the gears of human connection. Alcohol helps to lower inhibitions and make people more open to conversation; however, a social lubricant can be a cup of coffee that sparks…
Rapport
Word of the Day: Rapport Remote work saved many businesses and jobs during the pandemic. However, many companies are now recalling their employees back to the office. A primary reason is that they feel rapport has been suffering and feel it is enhanced with face-to-face contact rather than through a screen. Rapport is a special…
Camaraderie
WotD: Camaraderie Working from home, remote work, or taking workcations has become the new employment style these days. The trend had been building, but pandemic shutdowns, lockdowns, and runarounds helped increase the acceptance of the new way of working. While there are many benefits, one of the drawbacks is a loss of feeling of camaraderie.…
