The document discusses the importance of having friends at work based on survey findings. It reports that 70% of employees say that having friends at work is crucial for a happy work life. Having best friends at work is linked to higher employee morale, productivity, engagement, and feelings of connection to the company. Managers are encouraged to actively support workplace friendships as the data shows they significantly impact engagement and performance.
8. 28%
of employees that have a best
friend at work are more likely to
report that in the last six months,
someone at work has talked to
them about their progress.
14. Managers should be actively encouraging these types
of friendships, data shows that they really matter.
Tools like Officevibe can help strengthen these friendships,
by measuring and monitoring employee engagement
and providing tips on how to make it better.
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