BE 461: New at Work? How to Find Common Ground With Coworkers

In this episode of the Business English podcast, hosts Lindsay and Aubrey discuss strategies for finding common ground with coworkers, especially for those working remotely or new to a company. They introduce the CARE framework—Connect, Active Listening, Relate, and Establish Trust—as a guide for initiating conversations, showing genuine interest, exploring shared interests and values, and building reliable relationships. The hosts provide practical advice and example questions to help listeners move beyond small talk and create deeper connections with their colleagues, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and active listening in building rapport and trust in the workplace.