As Twitter trending brought to my attention the fact that it's National Best Friend Day today June 8th, it also brought to mind how important it is to trust and get on with those that you work with. This links neatly into the importance of organisational and cultural fit, both for an employee and for an employer.

I think many people are given a similar message about friendships from a young age: quality over quantity. And the same can go for the workplace. We may not be friends with everyone, but a few meaningful friendships really can go a long way.The majority of us spend a considerable amount of time at work with our colleagues. So in order for us to be in our 'flow' and really feel energised by using our strengths and work at peak performance, trusting those that you work alongside and being able to enjoy their company and respect them really does play an important role in someone enjoying their job. Naturally, it's not likely that everyone will feel like a friend, but having respect between you and your colleagues, and having good relationships at work really can be beneficial to all involved. You'll feel happier, so you'll feel more positive and confident, and able to work in a more efficient and energised way. Consequently, you'll be sending out positive energy to those around you. You'll also all be more likely to go the extra mile to support each other, and ultimately deliver a better service or product to your clients. An all round win. With this in mind, it's really worth considering when interviewing and getting to know a company, could you truly imagine working there every day, and feeling energised and positive, and sending this energy back to your colleagues, in order to achieve the optimum working environment.