The ultimate happiness hack: work friendships. 🤝
DYK that 50% of employees with a work bestie feel a stronger connection to their company's mission? Discover the untapped value of work friendships and how they can be just as valuable as raise.
Can you believe it's July already? It's the perfect time to break free from the summer slump and dive into the world of workplace friendships! Who says the fun should be limited to vacation time and PTO? Plus, 50% of employees with a work best friend felt a stronger connection to the company – work friends aren't just crucial, they're the key element in fostering a genuine work environment. 👬
In today's edition:
💯 Why authenticity at work matters, according to Collage Group's CEO
🧊 These icebreaker questions will help you find your next work bestie
👩💻 Help your coworkers connect through common interests – here's how
The case for making friends at work 🗣️
We all know work is about getting things done, but building meaningful connections with coworkers can be a game-changer for your happiness, job satisfaction, and team performance. Let's chat and discover why it's worth investing in work BFFs.
👉 Supercharge your happiness + well-being: Who doesn't want to be happier at work? Having even just one friend on the job can increase your happiness as much as a $100k raise. And when you're happier, you work better!
👉 Boost collaboration + culture: Imagine a work environment where trust, empathy, and understanding flow like a river. That's what happens when you build friendships with your coworkers. You'll communicate and collaborate more. The result? A positive work culture that fosters loyalty and authenticity.
👉 Skyrocket engagement + productivity: When you genuinely like your coworkers, something magical happens — you become more engaged and productive. When you work with friends, your job isn't just a job; it's a place where you're inspired to go the extra mile and achieve shared goals together.
The keys to unlocking workplace friendships 🗝️
✅ It's important to be intentional about building culture. For Collage Group's CEO David Wellisch, authenticity is at the heart of theirs. Virtual coffee meetups and happy hours help their employees showcase their identities outside of work. 💬
✅ Icebreakers often conjure memories of awkward first days at school – but they don't have to be as cringy as you think. 😬 In fact, they could be the secret sauce behind finding common ground with your coworkers. 🤝
But how do you put these tips into action when you don't have the time?
There's a Slack app for that. Find work friends on auto-pilot with the new free app, Coffee Talk — an AI-powered matchmaker that automates the process, and even gives conversation starters to kickstart your connection. It’s like Donut, but better. 🤯
Thanks for sticking around. Until next time! 👋
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