Boston Consulting Group Digital Ventures Presents Esprit de corps, The Importance of Making Friends at Work

We spend a lot of time with co-workers. Why not make the most of it? There are probably some pretty cool folks in the mix. People that share common interests, goals, values and even a similar sense of humor. Isn’t that what we look for in friendships anyway? Making friends at work has proven to be beneficial on many levels. According to Gallup, work friendships boost employee satisfaction by 50% And people with a best friend at work are 7X more likely to engage fully in their work. Camaraderie in the workplace is very powerful. It can form a bit of a social network on both personal and professional platforms. It also creates a comfortable space to share work-related victories…and for support during tough times. “Camaraderie is more than just having fun, though. It is also about creating a common sense of purpose and the mentality that we are in-it together. Studies have shown that soldiers form strong bonds during missions in part because they believe in the purpose of the mission, rely on each other, and share the good and the bad as a team. In short, camaraderie promotes a group loyalty that results in a shared commitment to and discipline toward the work”. Christine M. Riordan Upgrade your experience. Give it a try. Making work friends…just works. Read less