Friends can be important in finding and keeping a job; friends can contribute to the long term security of a person; one of the benefits of integrated employment will be the possibility of increased social relationships and participation, resulting in the formation of friendships. These are some of the reasons Uditsky gives for facilitating friendships in the workplace. He then goes on to provide information on more natural ways (other than has been done in the past with supported employment options) of doing this. Keyword: Employment