Friends at Work Help You Do More and Better

Socializing at work helps you feel connected to your peers and the company at large, providing a refreshing boost of energy and renewed commitment to do well. Having close friends or a best friend at work has shown to create a more productive workplace – and goes against an outdated belief that having work friends or spending time socializing is disruptive.

In fact, a Gallup poll shows that 30% of respondents who reported having a best friend at work were seven times more likely to be engaged at their jobs. To propel friendship in the workplace, organizations need intentionally designed spaces for socializing, relaxing and rejuvenating. Learn more about the positives of keeping company at the office in this thought-provoking read from Steelcase researchers.