Cultivating authentic relationships with co-workers provides the support system you need to perform your job well. It’s also a key ingredient for job happiness—in fact, one Gallup poll found that close work friendships boost employee satisfaction by 50 percent, and employees with a best friend at work are seven times more likely to engage fully in their job.
Another reason why getting along well with your colleagues is important? Most workers… [spend more time with their co-workers than with their family members] according to a Globoforce survey.