How to create & maintain a friendship-friendly workplace The HBR author offers for ways that you can do this: Even if you’re entry level - you can suggest this to your boss or team! Establish a buddy system: Microsoft found that when its new hires met with their buddy more than eight times in their first 90 days on the job, 97% said that their buddy helped them become productive quickly. Increase face time - grab lunch or coffee. Do walking meetings. Anything you can! Jam constantly - brainstorm. Work on stuff together Don’t force it - mandatory happy hours can have the opposite effect! #careeradvice #careertiktok #corportatewomen #corporatelife