Our Story
In the vast landscape of professional advice, something essential often gets lost: the deeply human experience that underpins our working lives. Beyond productivity hacks and career ladders lies a complex world of emotions, relationships, and psychological needs that shape our daily experience far more than most workplace discussions acknowledge.
The Human Side of Work was created to explore these uncharted territories—the psychological, emotional, and interpersonal dimensions that define our professional lives but rarely make it into corporate handbooks. Here, we examine the subtle dynamics that influence workplace happiness: how team relationships energize or deplete us, how office politics affect our sense of belonging, and how our search for meaning collides with organizational realities.
Through thoughtful essays, we dive beneath surface-level career advice to examine the true complexities of professional life: the vulnerability of asking for help, the emotional labor of leadership, the hidden biases that shape workplace interactions, and the ongoing quest to align our work with our deeper values and identity.
Our mission is to bring these invisible dimensions into the light. By naming the unspoken challenges and celebrating the human connections that sustain us, we hope to create more psychologically aware workplaces where people can thrive in their fullness—not just as productive units, but as complex humans navigating life’s journey together through the shared experience of work.
Whether you’re struggling with workplace relationships, questioning your professional path, or simply curious about the human dynamics that shape our working lives, you’ll find perspective here that acknowledges both the messiness and the beauty of being human at work.
About the Editor
Victoria Corindi is a fearless storyteller known for crafting captivating narratives that challenge workplace norms through honesty, authenticity, and vulnerability. With nearly three decades of experience across both corporate settings and entrepreneurial ventures, she brings a unique perspective that resonates with professionals seeking genuine insights about the human dimension of work life.
Â