Jessica Methot In the News

A study led by SMLR's Jessica Methot finds that employees cope with feelings of nostalgia in both productive and unproductive ways, but managers can make a big difference.

TIME reports on the growing popularity of silent book clubs, haircuts, rides, and other services, quoting Jessica Methot on the downside of eliminating human interaction.

Marketplace interviews Jessica Methot about the staggering number of Americans who feel isolated. She explains how workplace relationships can help.

The Wall Street Journal explores how remote work and virtual meetings are making more employees feel isolated, quoting Jessica Methot and citing her research.

The New York Times writes about three Knicks players who have been teammates since college. Jessica Methot discusses the benefits of workplace friendships.

Fortune writes about people who pretend to be in a Zoom meeting in order to look busy or avoid talking to their co-workers, quoting Jessica Methot.

The Daily Record reports Jessica Methot will visit Loyola Maryland to present a lecture: “Why Are Positive Relationships at Work Vital for Success and Well-being?”

The Daily Record reports Jessica Methot will visit Loyola Maryland to present a lecture: “Why Are Positive Relationships at Work Vital for Success and Well-being?”

HR Brew interviews Jessica Methot about her research on the benefits of small talk in the workplace. She offers suggestions about how HR departments can encourage it.

Teen Vogue asks Jessica Methot about the importance of cultivating workplace relationships and what to do when stressful situations arise between colleagues.