This Working Life Managing friendship at work
Dec 13, 2024
Shelley Rogers, an organisational psychologist and founder of the From Mates to Manager program, explores the intricate balance of friendships at work. She shares insights on how workplace relationships can enhance job satisfaction and drive career success. The discussion delves into the challenges of moving from friend to manager and vice versa, emphasizing proactive communication to manage conflicts. Personal anecdotes reveal the sustainability of work friendships and the importance of maintaining professional boundaries while fostering connections.
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Workplace Friendships
- Work friendships boost job satisfaction and reduce turnover.
- Managing multiple roles, including friendships, is a crucial workplace skill.
Defining Work Friends
- To distinguish between work and life friends, consider your connection after leaving the workplace.
- Sustained connections indicate life friends; lost connections signify work friends.
Enduring Friendship
- Julie Parker, a career coach, maintains close friendships with former colleagues, including a 27-year age gap friend.
- They transitioned from colleagues to friends and even business partners, demonstrating enduring work friendships.