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do you have a best friend at work?

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Workplace ExcellenceHow social networks can improve

engagement and innovation

8 February 2012

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Welcome

Tanya Kennedy

Workplace Director

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Welcome

Brian Drury

Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

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Tanya KennedyWorkplace Director

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Workplace ExcellenceHow social networks can improve

engagement and innovation

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Work is part of life, it is not in opposition to it…

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Close friendships are vital to health,

happiness, and even workplace productivity

Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements (Gallup Press)

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What is it about a close friendship in the

workplace that makes such a profound

difference?

just 30% of employees have a best friend at work

those who do are seven times as likely to be engaged in their jobs

those without a best friend in the workplace have just a 1 in 12 chance of being engaged

Inclusive leadership

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The inclusive leader

84% made them feel more motivated.

83% had increased their loyalty to their team, leader and organisation

81% were motivated to go the extra mile above and beyond their day to day role.