Your workplace is your second home, and your workmates are like family to you because you see one another every day. It makes sense to build god relationships with them. Here’s how you can do it
Be Efficient
Efficiency is among the most significant factors managers and executives look at when evaluating an employee’s performance. Do your job well, and everything will pay off in the future. Remember that other teams rely on your work. You must be efficient, so they too, can do their job well. Productivity is an effective tool in achieving your goals at work.
Be Nice and Courteous, But Know When to Stand Your Ground
It’s always best to be the nice guy or girl in the office, as long as you are not pretending to be one. Be true, as people can smell it when you are just being nice because you need something, or you want to get promoted fast. Genuine kindness and compassion are important in your career. Talk politely and learn how to control your emotions. Remember that we tend to make hasty decisions when we are extremely happy, sad, excited, or mad. Sometimes, those decisions tend to be bad or wrong.
If you want to build good relationships in the office that could turn into lifelong friendships, be kind and considerate. But learn how and when to stand your ground. Sometimes, you can earn respect when you show that you deserve it, and fight for what is right. You can gain friends even if you are in a difficult situation, and that’s a better outcome.
If your teammates ask you to join them for lunch or dinner, go ahead; it’s a good chance to know them more. If they are sick, ask if you can visit and bring some food. If they have a baby, or they just delivered one, you can buy appropriate baby gifts and bring them when you come over. You can also send gifts during their birthday or do them favor from time to time. Always be helpful, and your kindness will get noticed.
Avoid Office Gossip
Gossip is notorious for destroying relationships; do your best to avoid it. Never participate in any chats that have the purpose of humiliating someone or spreading rumors. Come to think of it; if some of your colleagues usually talk behind someone’s back or telling malicious and unverified stories about a person, they aren’t good friends. Stay away from them and be careful when giving information to them, as they might use it to spread office gossip.
Learn to Adjust
The workplace is a melting pot of different cultures, educational backgrounds, traditions, ideologies, opinions, and social status. Whether you are new to the company or working there for many years, you must learn to adjust so that you can avoid any conflict. Control your temper and find ways to turn a difficult or complicated situation into something positive and beneficial. Be solutions-oriented.
The fate of your career depends on how you perform at work and how you interact with your colleagues. With this guide, you can enjoy a peaceful and enjoyable experience working with your office mates.
