Should a business owner be happy or sad when his staff build close friendship with each other?

[Fidelia]

On the one hand, every business owner wants his staff team to work together and achieve the goals of the organisation. On the other hand, when staff are so united, they can easily conspire against the company.

Should a business owner be cool when his staff team are close friends with each other?

 

[gwolf666]

I believe that close relationships among employees aren't necessarily negative, as long as professional boundaries and work ethics are maintained. It's natural for people who work together to develop bonds and friendships, and this can even improve the work environment and increase motivation. However, the owner must be attentive to certain signs that could indicate that this friendship is affecting objectivity or decision-making within the company. The key is to foster an environment of trust and respect, but without losing sight of the organization's interests. Being too strict or distrustful can create a tense atmosphere, while being too permissive can facilitate unprofessional behavior or conspiracies. Ultimately, balance is essential. A good leader knows how to manage these relationships, fostering a friendly environment while maintaining clear responsibilities.

 

[Kross]

If the staff are too close beyond normal workplace friendship, there is no way that I won't be uncomfortable.

 

[Augusta]

It should bring happiness because it shows there's no tension at work but a healthy relationship

 

[eLdavis]

I think the business owner should be happy when the staffs are close, but in a situation where the friendship is developing to something else that might affect the business, then the business owner needs to do something about it.

 

[Trush Jodie]

Any relationship that doesn't pose a threat and is not against the growth of the organization is commendable. However, I prefer the friendship to respect boundaries and not go against the ethics of the organization.

 

[Kross]

There is nothing wrong when staff get close with each other. If you know you are doing the right thing in managing your staff as a business owner, no need to be scared when the staff are close.

 

[Augusta]

Be always happy as you know that there's no room.for fighting and pettiness amongst them

 

[Min George]

We have a strong bond between staff in my workplace and that has really helped us to work in harmony. If it doesn't threaten the business, no problem in staff being friends.

 

[Augusta]

But all the same. They might keep employees happy, but there are a lot of drawbacks. The bottom line: Workplace relationships that get too personal can affect business negatively at some point

 

[kit_hung]

A well intentioned business owner would not care whether her staff members develop close relations. That is unless, these bonds injure the staff's capacity to perform their roles.

 

[Fidelia]

I have staff that have become very close and I get to know about it. That really doesn't bother me though. I just stay careful and be observant for potential sabotage.

 

[Augusta]

You should be happy. They are relating well. And there's no bad blood. So there's no need to think about rancour in the workplace

 

[Kera]

A business should be grateful that his staff are relating well because this is where team work begins. In a place whereby the staff are always on their own, it is possible that growth cannot set in.

 

[Augusta]

Ut is beneficial as it would make workers happier, more productive, and more committed to their jobs.

 

[Fidelia]

A business owner that knows he is treating the staff right would be very happy when they have close relationships with each other. They would work more in sync for the organization.