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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 35 MIN

Having friends at work increases productivity, profitability, and happiness

from Broadlines · host The Female Quotient

This week, Rae and Natalie discuss how having friends at work can actually improve, well, everything about work! Workplace friendships are proven to drive business outcomes: Think stronger performance and higher retention. And that promotion? Chances are your work bestie helped you get there by cheering you on, giving you honest feedback, and pushing you to grow. According to Gallup, employees with a best friend at work are seven times more likely to be fully engaged. Those moments of spontaneous fun and infusions of BFF energy translate directly to how we handle challenges. With a workplace wing woman, we feel it. Plus, employers are seeing improved profitability. Win-win!EPISODE CREDITS...Hosted by Natalie Lizarraga and Rae WilliamsDirected by Lauren AmesExecutive Produced by Sydney Kramer and Rachel ApirianProduced by Lauren Ames, Rae Williams, and Natalie LizarragaFilmed & Edited by Chanelle TysonBROADLINES IS ALSO ON...SpotifyAppleJOIN THE CONVERSATION...InstagramLinkedInTikTokXWebsiteBroadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California. 

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This week, Rae and Natalie discuss how having friends at work can actually improve, well, everything about work! Workplace friendships are proven to drive business outcomes: Think stronger performance and higher retention. And that promotion? Chances are your work bestie helped you get there by cheering you on, giving you honest feedback, and pushing you to grow. According to Gallup, employees with a best friend at work are seven times more likely to be fully engaged. Those moments of spontan...

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