Name: 3 simple ways to build stronger relationships at work
Uploaded: 2025-09-23T14:51:23Z
Duration: 15 min 3 s
Description: Doing the best at your job isn't just about working harder — it’s also about connecting better, says psychologist Alyssa Birnbaum. She shares practical, research-backed tips for strengthening relationships with your coworkers (whether you’re together in person or working remotely) in order to boost engagement, fight burnout and make work better for everyone.

Alyssa Birnbaum: 3 simple ways to build stronger relationships at work

3 simple ways to build stronger relationships at work

Doing the best at your job isn't just about working harder — it’s also about connecting better, says psychologist Alyssa Birnbaum. She shares practical, research-backed tips for strengthening relationships with your coworkers (whether you’re together in person or working remotely) in order to boost engagement, fight burnout and make work better for everyone.

Strong workplace relationships fuel engagement and help fight burnout far better than nonstop effort alone. Nearly half of US adults felt lonely even before the pandemic, and remote work has only deepened that disconnection. Research shows that quality connections matter more than quantity, and meaningful bonds can be built just as powerfully over video as in person. Authentic curiosity, shared interests, and caring attention turn everyday moments into energizing connections.