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Recent Commentary
December 20, 2022
Why Americans are Spending Less Time with Friends — And What to do About it
A full work week. Hours on housework, yard work, time spent with your kids or partner. Then there’s all the time we spend online. Where is the time for friends? Today, On Point: Declining time with friends, increasing loneliness. We hear what to do about Americans’ lost connections.
December 16, 2022
Women are More Likely to Make Friends at Work than Men. Here’s Why that Matters
Research shows that the more friends we have, the less likely we are to be depressed or anxious, and work friendships boost productivity and worker retention
November 18, 2022
How Hispanic Americans Think About Work and Identity
If we want to understand the evolving role of Hispanic Americans in American culture and politics, one useful on-ramp is studying Hispanics in the workplace.
October 31, 2022
The New Workplace Gender Imbalance: Social Capital and Job Satisfaction
New data suggests gender and education are the difference between liking and loving your job. But there’s a price to be paid.