Posted September 19, Reviewed by Gary Drevitch. Their initial mistake, in her mind, is generally underestimating how much attention others give them. Her point led me to wonder about the creative influence of friendships at work, a place where many Americans spend substantial time.
Career well-being is critical to overall satisfaction. Rath and Harter pointed out that this type of well-being may, in fact, be one of the top priorities to think about when sustaining good health over time. Yet it goes further when friendships are added to the mix.
But according to Rath and Harter , having a best friend at work predicted work outcome more than merely having a friend or good friend. Those with best friends at work have higher overall well-being and produce a higher caliber of work. They are also seven times more likely to feel engaged in their roles.
One investigation of workplace friendship and creativity found promising results. Bohns saw something similar. Clifton likened it to musicians jamming for the sheer enjoyment of it. In sharing a common goal, great things can be achieved by workers. The feeling that musicians get from the jam session is something that people want to feel in the workplace, or, as described by Clifton, satisfaction in creating things and having fun at the same time.
That next creative idea by your friend at work? Bohns, V. You have more influence than you think: How we underestimate our power of persuasion, and why it matters. Clifton, J. The power of work friends. Harvard Business Review. Durrah, O. Do we need friendship in the workplace? The effect on innovative behavior and mediating role of psychological safety. Current Psychology, 42 , โ Rath, T. Well being: The five essential elements. Gallup Press. Waldinger, R.
