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

Harvard Business Review

What’s more, employees who report having friends at work have higher levels of productivity, retention, and job satisfaction than those who don’t. Research shows that, after food and shelter, belonging is a fundamental human need. Only 19% of the people surveyed had a significant relationship with a workmate.