Work has historically provided collaboration and belonging, but recent trends show a decline in deep workplace friendships, now only reported by 20% of U.S. employees. The lack of such connections leads to decreased commitment, performance, and satisfaction among employees. Research indicates that individuals often leave their jobs not just due to poor management but because they feel a lack of belonging. The decline of workplace friendships has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting employee loyalty and increasing turnover rates, clearly linking connection to workplace success.
Friendships don't just happen-they develop through shared experiences, casual conversations, and repeated interactions over time. However, in today's work environments, these opportunities for connection are diminishing significantly.
Gallup's research shows that only 20% of U.S. employees report having a best friend at work. This decline in workplace friendships is linked to reduced employee commitment, performance, and satisfaction.
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