Here's why you should have a work relationship 👀 💙
Do you have enough workplace connection? It's an important part of every team and can lead to increased productivity and employee happiness.
💘 Happy Valentine's Day. To some people it may just be another Wednesday, but to us it's the perfect time to share why you need a work relationship. 👀
👉 A friendly work relationship.
Because having friends at work is more important than you think. 🤗
Why? Time flies when you're having fun and seeing people you enjoy. ⏰ ✈️
These connections lead to benefits like:👇
💙 Higher employee engagement
💙 More job success
💙 Increased workplace satisfaction
💙 And better business outcomes
Yet, just 2 in 10 U.S. employees have a best friend at work.
So, let's dive into ways to find your work bestie and get all the benefits.✨
In today's edition:
👥 How to get a work bestie
🖥️ Working remote? Here's how to build relationships
📖 Blog: 10 ways to connect employees
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👥 How to get a work bestie
Cultivating meaningful work friendships makes us feel valued, heard, understood, and part of a larger mission. Work friends help you feel a sense of connection, whether you need a second opinion, a laugh, or an extremely relatable GIF.
So, how do you make friends at work...
👉 👈 When you're shy: many companies have groups or Slack channels to join that bring people together based on shared interests.
🆕 When you're new: you’ve introduced yourself, now what? Use the opportunity to set up in-person or virtual coffee chats with several coworkers.
🌎 When you work remotely: the easiest way to start? Keep your camera on during meetings! This helps people get to know you and encourages others to do the same. Connecting a face to the name and seeing facial expressions goes a long way in understanding and getting to know them.
Looking for more ideas? Check out this blog post for 15 tips to get to know your coworkers better.
🖥️ Working remote? Here's how to build relationships
In remote or hybrid environments, connecting employees is vital for success now more than ever. A remote employee without a best friend at work is much more isolated and can cause performance to dip. Here are a few strategies to try:
👫 Team-building activities: organize virtual team building activities to provide a much-needed break from the routine and allow team members to showcase their personalities. 5 minutes a week goes a long way.
👩💻 Spice up meetings: why not kick things off with a fun icebreaker? Whether it’s a quirky question or a quick fact-sharing activity, this small talk energizes the team and helps members get to know each other better.
🌟 Pro tip: with Icebreakers by Airspeed, you can automate this process in Slack so that every meeting starts on a fun note.
🤝 Encourage collaboration: encourage teams from different departments to work together. Collaboration can lead to innovative solutions, stronger bonds, and a harmonious work environment where everyone feels connected. You just might find your work bestie in another department.
Need more inspiration? Check out this blog post for 10 ways to connect employees.
✨ Hey, culture champ. You might also like these resources:
💬 Does small talk play a big role in remote team morale?
👫 How to create a work buddy system for onboarding new hires
🧊 18 icebreakers that will spark virtual water cooler conversations
See you next time! 👋
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