I'd be curious for your take on when encouraging a friend to work with you or for you is a good idea and when not...it feels like hiring a friend is maybe more complicated than working alongside a friend?
it is! Having a friendship with a direct report or a manager (or other superior, like a manager of your manager) is complex. It can work, and I've had it work, but it takes a lot of extra communication. What I'm recommending here is hiring a friend of someone to be a peer with a direct report which I think is much less risky.
Having close friends at work significantly enhances job satisfaction, productivity, and overall well-being. These relationships provide essential support, making the workplace more enjoyable and fostering a collaborative environment. Thank you for emphasizing the importance of nurturing workplace friendships.
I'd be curious for your take on when encouraging a friend to work with you or for you is a good idea and when not...it feels like hiring a friend is maybe more complicated than working alongside a friend?
it is! Having a friendship with a direct report or a manager (or other superior, like a manager of your manager) is complex. It can work, and I've had it work, but it takes a lot of extra communication. What I'm recommending here is hiring a friend of someone to be a peer with a direct report which I think is much less risky.
Having close friends at work significantly enhances job satisfaction, productivity, and overall well-being. These relationships provide essential support, making the workplace more enjoyable and fostering a collaborative environment. Thank you for emphasizing the importance of nurturing workplace friendships.