Work is much more interesting — and enjoyable — when employees feel connected, and employers reap benefits as well. Luckily, there are lots of proven options that foster relationships in and out of the office.
Seven out of ten employees wish they had better connections with coworkers, and 77% consider this an important part of company culture, according to a survey from employee recognition software company, Nectar. Bonding with colleagues also has an impact on retention: Research from BetterUp Labs found that workers with low connection were nearly 40% more likely to quit.
