International Friendship Day | Four ways to foster social connections between colleagues

Sunday, July 30th, marks International Friendship Day (or International Day of Friendship - the titles appear interchangeable depending on which nation you’re in).

Founded by the United Nations in 2011, the idea behind the annual event is that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.

To the mark the occasion, the UN encourages governments, international organisations and other civil groups (we’re looking at you, HR!) to hold events, activities and initiatives that contribute to the efforts of the international community towards promoting dialogue, solidarity, mutual understanding and reconciliation.

Ahead of this weekend’s event (or afterwards, depending on when you read this), people managers must revisit how they can help facilitate relationship building within their teams.