Why Is It so Important to Have Friends at Work?
Some people say, “I’m not here to make friends,” when they talk about work. It’s okay, but the truth is, having friends at work leads to longer, more fulfilling work experiences. Here are some reasons why.
Jeff Fermin of OfficeVibe shared some of the survey results that shed light on the real benefits of having friends in the workplace. Some of the best ones are: n.
- Employees feel that their opinion is important to colleagues and the boss.
- 50% of employees who have a best friend at work reported a stronger bond with their company. Having close friends at work will make you love the company you work for more.
- They are 1.3 times more likely to receive feedback on their success in the past 6 months.
- They reported that they were 1.4 times more likely to receive praise per week than those who did not.
- Employees say they have the opportunity to do what they do best every day.
These are just a few of the reasons it is nice to have friends at work. While the “do your job and go home” mentality seems safe, the truth is that you will reap enormous benefits from working with people you like, and many have reported that they are turning down higher-paying jobs because of this. Friendship among employees contributes to a happier, healthier and more productive culture and workplace. After all, you are at work 8 or more hours a day. Nobody wants to spend so much time with people they don’t like.
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