Co-worker relationships are more important than you think

The evolution of the workplace is driving a new school of corporate thought — one that’s changing the way we work.

The Canadian economy takes a $52-billion hit every year from lost productivity and absenteeism due to anxiety, depression and other stress-related ailments, demonstrating that a happy worker is a productive worker.

Perhaps what the workplace needs is an office buddy system.

This article was originally published in Benefits Canada‘s companion publication, Chatelaine.

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