Friends at work : do we need them?
In recent years concerns have been raised about people in society generally, but specifically in workplaces, feeling lonely and isolated. Over the last few months as a result of research, a number of articles have been published that indicate there are benefits to having work friends for both the individual and the workplace.
As an employee, having a collegial relationship with workmates provides you with support and encourages happiness. For the employer, the benefits of a happy, stable employee include: employee retention, increased profitability and productivity along with improved safety adherence.
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