Have you ever been to a party and heard "So what do you do?" about 30 seconds into every conversation? If you're like most people, you probably responded with your role and company's name. But if you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are several reasons why people are hesitant to engage in small talk at a party or around the water cooler at work. Some ...

At work, there are times when I feel, "I don't know what to talk about." I found it particularly difficult when I started a ...

Chitchatting about the weather or exchanging niceties may feel superficial and a waste of time. But if done right, small talk might help you with your career. Chitchatting about the weather or ...

Plenty of people love company-wide pizza parties and generous workplace vacation packages. Just don't expect those kinds of perks to consistently motivate people to perform their best, says leadership ...