Having friends at work keeps us sane

A happy atmosphere at work promotes productivity, and employees tend to be more involved in their tasks. Photo: AFP

At the moment, colleagues tend to be among the few human beings we come across on a daily basis. And they can, sometimes, change status, from "colleagues' to "friends', particularly since making friends in the workplace increases the well-being and productivity of employees.

Outings, exhibitions, cafes, restaurants, nightclubs... All these places, where meetings usually abound, have come to a halt.