Why Social Fitness Matters

Have you mastered the ability to cultivate and sustain relationships in a hybrid work environment?

Not many of us have – and that’s where social fitness comes in. The ability to build and maintain strong relationships is vital for team success – and social scientist, Kasey Killam, offers a structured approach to enhancing your social health. Her 5-3-1 framework offers a practical approach to strengthening these essential connections:

• Step 1:?Connect with?five?team members each week
• Step 2:?Maintain at least?three?strong professional relationships
• Step 3:?Dedicate?one?hour daily to meaningful interactions

Prioritising social fitness strengthens both individuals and the organisation. It enhances job satisfaction, reduces stress, and builds resilience. For teams, it leads to better collaboration, innovation, and productivity.

By consciously focusing on building stronger connections, this simple rule of thumb can?create a supportive, psychologically safe environment where everyone feels valued and motivated to contribute.