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We often overlook empathy as a business skill, but research shows us that it’s critical to building a productive and high functioning workplace.

3 Unexpected Ways that Being Empathetic Increases Our Productivity at Work

When we think about productivity at work, things like meeting deadlines and producing deliverables come to mind. And while those certainly can be aspects of productivity, many of us overlook how empathy comes into play. Not only does empathy come with some serious, science-backed mental and physical health benefits, it can also make our work lives more enjoyable and more productive.