The Buddy System: Why Friends at Work Matter

We all want a friendship to rival Buzz & Woody, Lilo & Stitch or Thelma & Louise (with a happier ending!). But how can we make friends at work and why bother? This week I delve into the wonderful world of the buddy system to find out!

It was #WorldBestFriendDay last week. So, at GEHQ, we were breaking out the cheesy grins and selfie sticks to celebrate friendship in all its wacky forms!

One thing’s clear – friends at work matter, big time! In fact, research shows just having one close connection at work makes us up to 50% happier! However those bonds are formed – through buddy systems, staff socials or collaboration – I’m all for helping staff find their very own work bestie.

That’s why I’m super proud of Growth Engineering’s homegrown buddy system, Awesome Allies. Curious? Well, grab the popcorn, your BFF and read on to discover what it’s all about!

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