Employee Relations

Hugging in the workplace? Not everyone is comfortable with it

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Hugging in the workplace? Not everyone is comfortable with it

Content Summary

Handshakes have given way to bear hugs, back pats and lingering embraces in some corners of the corporate world. Huggers say their touchy-feely approach breeds teamwork, trust and better business results. Huggees don’t always agree. There are legal and physical risks to consider, not to mention awkwardness of being embraced by the person who does your review.

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