#Conversation

Joseph Shavit

The Surprising Power of Simply Asking Coworkers How They’re Doing

When people feel like they belong at work, they are more productive, motivated, engaged and more likely to contribute to their fullest.

Joshua Shavit

Getting beyond small talk: Study finds people enjoy deep conversations with strangers

People benefit from deep and meaningful conversations that help us forge connections with one another.

Joseph Shavit

Dutch supermarket chain opens ‘chat checkouts’ to combat loneliness among the elderly

Some 200 Jumbo supermarkets will be opening up registers where clients can stop for a chat rather than pay for their shopping.