Although workers feel drained by nonstop virtual meetings and emails, the majority say their relationships at work have stayed the same or even improved since before the pandemic. This resilience is part of our nature: people are social creatures who thrive on human interaction and forming personal connections.

Breaking the data down, we find some inspiration from Gen Z workers, who prioritize casual chats that go beyond 'work talk'. They report the biggest improvements in relationships with their teams, manager, leaders, and company compared to other generations.