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You should observe the culture of your current workplace. If it is a large company with many employees, hugging may be relatively rare. In contrast, if it is a small organization with many female employees, there may be relatively more hugging. See what your colleagues are doing and try to fit in. If a colleague or friend has just received great news such as a winning scholarship or winning the lottery, it could be appropriate to give them a hug. If you are close with them and it looks like they want to share the joy of their news, consider giving them a hug. If someone at work just received some very bad news such as a death in the family or serious financial loss, you could offer a hug. See if they need a hug. You could say: "I'm so sorry to hear the news. Do you need a hug?" You should generally follow a cautious approach with workplace hugs, especially if there is any sexual tension or if there are large power differences at play. If you are not sure whether to hug someone in a particular situation, it is safest not to hug. Generally, it is best to avoid hugging the opposite sex at work. However, if you have formed a professional relationship with a colleague and there is no risk of them confusing the intention of the hug, it can be fine to hug a colleague of the opposite sex.
Consider workplace culture. Give someone a hug to celebrate good news. Give someone a hug if they just had some bad news. Exercise caution with workplace hugs. Exercise caution when hugging the opposite sex at work.