Friendships matter more than money at work

Research suggests personal connections at the workplace are far more important than we give them credit for

Findings suggest that more of us should pay attention not only to what we do for a living, but whom we do it with. PHOTO: ST FILE
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Which is more important to your overall well-being: the work you do, or the people you work with?

Today, we tend to focus a lot on the work itself. For years, young people have been told to “follow your passion” and “do what you love”. Companies of all stripes have lured talent by promising that together, they and their employees can change the world. And although companies also brag about their company cultures, often this is a code for perks like flexibility.

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