Coworker reports employee to HR for ‘being too quiet’ and employee pushes back on forced socialization in the workplace: ‘I prefer to keep my personal life private’ – FAIL Blog

Workplaces don’t understand that employees don’t need to be friends. The worst part about joining a company that claims they’re “like a family” is that you will be penalized for not wanting to share your newborn’s name or personal Gmail with them. When did we stop keeping personal life private? At the end of the day, friendships in the workplace make daily work proceedings easier, but they also open the door to hurt feelings and slacking off.

Even though this employee gets all of their work done, they are penalized because they aren’t as social as HR wants them to be. When we’re hired for a new position, are we asked about our social batteries? No. So, why does it matter now, especially if work is being done?