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.

1. FRIENDS
AT WORK
THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING

2. 70%
of employees say
friends at work is the
most crucial element to
a happy working life.

3. 58% of men would refuse a higher
paying job if it meant not getting
along with coworkers.
74%
of women said the same.

4. 25% increase in morale and
productivity for simple things
like larger lunch tables.

5. 43%
of employees that have a
best friend at work are more
likely to receive praise in
the last seven days.

6. 37%
of employees are more likely
to have someone at work
encourage their development.

7. 35%
of employees are more
likely to report coworker
commitment to quality.

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.

9. 27%
are more likely to
report that their
opinions seem to
count at work.

10. 21%
of employees with a best
friend at work say that they
have the opportunity to do
what they do best every day.

11. 50%
of employees with a best
friend at work reported that
they feel a strong connection
with their company.

12. 1/3adults has met at least
one of their closest
friends at work.

13. OFFICE FRIENDSHIPS
HAVE A DIRECT LINK WITH
ENGAGEMENT
& PRODUCTIVITY

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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