Dec. 23 (UPI) --A Maryland man won a $50,000 lottery prize after a conversation with a co-worker inspired him to start buying tickets. The player, identified only as Chando, told Maryland Lottery ...

While business owners and managers are responsible for creating a great work environment, you can contribute by being a good ...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...

Most professionals dread conflict with a co-worker. Yet, when handled well, conflict can build emotional intelligence, sharpen communication and strengthen leadership skills. Conflict with a co-worker ...

Dear Annie: I’ve been at my job for a little over a year now, and overall, I enjoy the work and my team. But I’m struggling with how to handle a co-worker we’ll call “Matt.” Matt constantly interrupts ...

CLEVELAND, Oh - People in the office are always on their phones. I was recently chatting with a co-worker when I noticed that her phone notifications going off. She briefly read it, then apologized ...

They had no intention of getting their co-worker fired, but now they're unsure if they're in the wrong. An office, by definition, should be a distraction-free environment that inspires productivity.

Dear Eric: I was speaking with two co-workers when one of them invited the other co-worker to attend a party at his home. The two then had a brief conversation about the nature of the party. I was ...

Getting to know someone meaningfully is the foundation of all strong relationships, whether it’s friendship, romance, or professional connections. The right questions can spark authentic conversations ...

Our jobs often put us into contact with people we might not otherwise choose to spend our time with, meaning we need to know how to manage people we don’t necessarily like. Finding harmony in the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: One co-worker likes to host office parties with food-themed potlucks. She will suggest a dish that she will cook and bring to share, such as trays of chicken wings or seafood pasta.

I’m a 25-year-old guy, and a situation at work is making me really uncomfortable. An older, married co-worker recently kissed me and has been dropping hints that she wants to take things further and ...