Which action helps build workplace social connections to support integration?

• A. Ensuring introduction of employee to co-workers
• B. Gathering clear job expectations from employers
• C. Housing/Residential staff cooperation
• D. Facilitating in co-worker relationships and workplace connections

Answer: (D)

Creating and sustaining workplace social connections is key to integration because it builds a support network, improves communication, and fosters a sense of belonging. The action that directly targets these connections is actively facilitating coworker relationships and workplace connections. By establishing structures like buddy programs, mentorship, cross-team projects, and regular social or collaborative activities, new employees can form meaningful ties, learn the workplace culture, and feel included sooner. Introducing someone to coworkers helps start contact, but it doesn't establish ongoing relationships. Gathering clear job expectations focuses on role clarity rather than social integration, and housing/residential staff cooperation isn’t about building the core workplace social network.