{"id":4570,"date":"2018-02-12T08:36:13","date_gmt":"2018-02-12T08:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=4570"},"modified":"2018-02-12T08:36:13","modified_gmt":"2018-02-12T08:36:13","slug":"engineers-rely-on-colleagues-for-personal-and-professional-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/engineers-rely-on-colleagues-for-personal-and-professional-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Engineers rely on colleagues for personal and professional support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Friendships are important to our overall happiness, and the companions we make at work are a big part of this.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, two thirds (67.1%) of engineering professionals consider their colleagues to be their friends. That\u2019s according to<span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cv-library.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CV-Library<\/a><\/span>, the UK independent job board.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7565662001938327\" data-ad-slot=\"7585079586\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nThe survey of 1,200 professionals explored how much UK workers value their friendships in the workplace and whether they rely on their colleagues for support.<\/p>\n<p>The findings reveal that a staggering 90% of engineering professionals believe it\u2019s important to get on with your co-workers, with the research outlining several benefits of doing so:<\/p>\n<p>* They help me with my workload \u2013 69.1%<\/p>\n<p>* They make work more fun \u2013 48.5%<\/p>\n<p>* They make me laugh \u2013 47.1%<\/p>\n<p>* They support me through bad times \u2013 32.4%<\/p>\n<p>* They complement me on my work \u2013 30.9%<\/p>\n<p>Lee Biggins, founder and managing director of <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/engineering-jobs-among-most-searched-following-the-liquidation-of-construction-giant-carillion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CV-Library<\/a><\/span>, comments on the findings: \u201cIt\u2019s great to see that engineering professionals value their co-workers, with many considering them to be their good friends. We spend a lot of time at work, and as such, a friendly working environment is important.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs an employer, it\u2019s vital that you create a good company culture and this should sit at the top of your priority list.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDoing so is beneficial for both your staff and your business and can have a number of positive effects on your workplace; from increasing productivity to ensuring staff work well as a team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, engineering professionals were asked to explain why they believe work friendships are so important, with nearly half (44.9%) stating that getting on with your colleagues helps you to work better as a team.<\/p>\n<p>Others believe that these friendships are vital as you spend every day together (26.1%). That said, of the 10% who don\u2019t think it\u2019s important to get on with your co-workers, 75% said this was because you\u2019re at work to work, not socialise.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, the study also found that almost two thirds (60%) of engineering professionals believe their work relationships have had a positive impact on their personal life, with 62.5% claiming that they have helped them through problems or have distracted them from their problems (25%).<\/p>\n<p>Biggins continues:\u201cIt\u2019s important to create a positive working environment and encourage staff to get along. While it\u2019s understandable that you don\u2019t want your employees gossiping all day, positive relationships are important for improved teamwork and cooperation around the office.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat\u2019s more, your employees can help one and another through difficult times. In this case, try to strike a balance; you can arrange social events after hours for staff to get to know one another and blow off some steam outside of work.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter all, when employees spend every day together, it\u2019s essential that there\u2019s no negativity or bad feelings \u2013 these could impact productivity and morale.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Friendships are important to our overall happiness, and the companions we make at work are a big part of this. In fact, two thirds (67.1%) of engineering professionals consider their colleagues to be their friends. That\u2019s according toCV-Library, the UK independent job board. 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