Why Having Friends At Work Is Important Infographic

Why Having Friends At Work Is Important Infographic

The Why Having Friends At Work Is Important Infographic shows that having a good group of friends at work is not only a nice-to-have, but it can make everyone work better . Here they are:

1. Creates A Better “Work-Life”

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

When you have friends at work, blending work and life becomes easy. It’s almost like (metaphorically) going into battle every day and afterwards still having people you can talk to about issues that aren’t necessarily work-related. That extra layer of comfort makes the work feel a lot easier.

2. Employee Retention Is Better Because Of Friends

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

You wouldn’t disband from a group of friends that you’d like, right? The majority of men and women surveyed agree that they value having a good group of people around them over a higher paying job.

3. Increases Employee Morale

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

You work better when you’re amongst friends. Your morale tends to go up and you’re also able to be more productive at work. The mere fact that you can create an on/off trigger between work and play within the office allows you to be more productive.

4. Better Friends = Better Company Culture

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

The more friends you make at work, the better the culture the office would be. So all of those relationships that you’re making within your office are not only making your life better, but they’re indirectly making your company culture better as well.

5. Best Friends Are Made At Work

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

Making friends at work is great, because you have to truly get to know each other and it makes it easier to solve problems and complete work.

6. More Praise Amongst Colleagues

1.4x more likely to receive praise in the last seven days.

The more friend you have within your office, the more praise you’ll receive. This does wonders for employee recognition within the office. As instead of it coming from management, it comes organically from the people around you. Of course, you should never rule out recognition from management, as it carries a bit more weight. The recognition amongst colleagues still serves a valuable purpose.

7. Havings Friends At Work Is Better For Personal Development

Benefit from 137% more personal development support.

Having friends at work helps you develop more as a person and a professional. This is mostly because you have people that motivate you (or at least make you feel comfortable) helping you out on a daily basis. So keep those friends at work close, as they’ll help you develop as a person and make you a better employee.

8. Better Quality Of Work

+35% higher commitment to quality.

Working with your friends also increases the actual quality of your work. The last thing you would want is to be considered the slouch of the group. Having friends at work will definitely have you on your toes and it’ll allow you to work better.

9. More Likely To Receive Feedback

1.3x more likely to receive feedback about their progress in the last six months.

It’s vital to have feedback amongst peers in order to excel and create more. With constant feedback we are more motivated and innovative then when we keep quiet and just “work”.

10. Gain More Respect From Peers

+27% higher perceived consideration of their opinions at work.

When you work with people that you love, you give and receive respect. It’s almost like instead of asking for tasks to be completed, you’re asking a friend for a favor. So keep the workplace functioning like a group of friends working together on a project.

11. More Likely To Have Fun At Work

1.2X more likely to say that they have the opportunity to do what they do best every day.

Quite simple, when you work with friends, you have more fun at work. And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. Let’s be honest, a lot of jobs are tedious and stressful, but if you’re amongst good friends it’s easier to handle.

Why spend your time working in a place that you’re not having fun in? Or with people that you don’t really like? Start making friends in your workplace and create a good fun atmosphere that makes it easier for everybody to work.