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Having Work Friends Can Be Tricky, but It’s Worth It

Harvard Business Review

Moreover, research by John Cacioppo, professor at the University of Chicago and author of Loneliness , shows that the true health and happiness benefits of social connection stem less from how many friends you have in your circle and more from how connected you feel to them (after all, you can feel lonely in a crowd).

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When You and Your Friend Both Want the Same Promotion

Harvard Business Review

Loneliness, on the other hand, can harm both our psychological and physical health, as leading loneliness psychologist John Cacioppo, coauthor of Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection , has shown in his work. The upsides of having friends at work are undeniable. But, of course, there are tricky situations to navigate.