Researcher Ben Waber says the secret to increasing productivity is as simple as managing the office . Lessening e - mails , increasing personal relationships can lead to greater productivity . Waber 's research found that the larger your social network at work , the more productive you are . Waber suggests circulating around the office and chatting up employees .
Researcher Ben Waber says the secret to workplace happiness is as simple as rearranging the office . Lessening e-mails , increasing personal interaction can lead to greater productivity . Waber 's team found that the larger your social circle at work , the more productive you are . Waber suggests circulating around the office and chatting up strangers .