Beware of The Family Fallacy At Work

3 reasons why the idea of a company being like a family is toxic (and how to escape it)

You celebrate birthdays, milestones and accomplishments together. You even share personal struggles and find each other to be a source of encouragement. You hear your boss say, “we’re family” and that feels good…until it doesn’t.

The “family” metaphor in the workplace can be seductive, especially for those who come from unhealthy family dynamics. It taps…