Collegial support is a simple thing in principle yet in practice, it's priceless. Every business owner and manager and employee needs support in the workplace and it can take many different forms, such as: a listening ear, a word of caution, an endorsement of an achievement, an acknowledgement of difficult times, the giving of resources, passing on referrals, lending a hand through a difficult time. A supportive workplace tends to be a happy workplace – what's your workplace like?