Daily work is a routine. It's now a lifestyle, 9-5 p.m, Monday to Friday. For most, the weekend included.This period is spent with colleagues, fellow employees of different criteria, and bosses.
These individuals are unique and different, their needs, personality, traits, backgrounds, ages, gender, and experiences vary. There are just too many variables to keep up with. It's not your fault that you cannot satisfy all these demands, that they don't like you. Adjusting to these office mannerisms will make your life way easier and happier at your place of work.
1COMMUNICATION
We can never get enough of this yet it is the number one remedy for any poor relationships.
The workplace is all about teamwork. Mastery of this trait is key. It's a requisite for building strong relationships at work. Effective communication is not just talking, it's passing a message. It implicates the proper use of body language, gestures, and choice of words and tone. No one enjoys being rude and inconsiderate, yet passing the right is crucial.
Miscommunication strains existing relationships with each other naturally because of the consequences that come with it. Effective communication goes both ways. Involves listening too, actively listening to your colleagues and superiors. Talking to a responsive audience boosts self-esteem and confidence leading to improvement.
Ask questions or further explanations to encourage the flow of communication with an open mind. Appropriate interactions, trust, and openness. Most of your colleagues will find it easier to come to you with concerns and daily wins.
2DO YOUR PART
Ensure you perform your assigned tasks on time and effectively. Do not be lazy or a procrastinator. It will strain your work relationships.
It's one of the most annoying experiences having to deal with a colleague or those working under you who are slaking, consistently miss deadlines, or do poor work. It's the fastest way to kill your reputation at work and damage your potential working relationships.
People are easily put off by individuals who do not do what is expected of them. Not replying to emails or any form of communication, not attending meetings or any formal meetings, etc. Everyone is caught by timelines, maybe the work is too much or something happened. The best course of action is to inform those affected in time so that they can prepare themselves otherwise. Disappointments cause anger which is not healthy.
3POSITIVE ATTITUDE
Key attributes to a healthy working relationship especially if you are starting your new work is to keep an open mind and a positive attitude towards your new workmates. It's normal and a reality that you will get a wind of gossip but it's vital to keep an open mind and make conclusions on your own.
Do not instantly jump to conclusions or join up in the rumors. Keep your distance, and let things unfold with time. Then nuance of how large team associates work-wise is entangled and essential. There's only damage to be done with involvement in work politics and gossip.
This reckless behavior could dent your reputation or cost you your job. Hard work, honesty, and a positive professional demeanor will help you develop your career and make an impact. A positive attitude involves respect and offering a helping hand whenever possible. Use your expertise and experience to build meaningful professional relationships that will carry you through your career.
4PUT EFFORT TO BUILD POSITIVE WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Like any other, work relationships will require time, effort, and patience. Colleagues are still human beings who have human needs.
The busy disposition of work may not leave you with barely any time to do any socialization but do not be the one who does not know the guy next office.
Plan to socialize and catch up during breaks or after work. Get to know them better out of just the scope of work. If it's in your capacity, you can arrange team meetings, activities together like sports, trips, or visits. Ensure you offer a helping hand whenever you can. This shows the spirit of teamwork, and concern and may come in handy in the future. It builds strong bonds and portrays trustworthiness.
5IMPRESS YOUR BOSSES BUT REMEMBER YOUR COLLEAGUES ARE WATCHING
It's human nature to want to impress your superiors, after all, they have hired you and your working life is in their hands. They can fire, promote or demote you anytime.
Everyone would want to impress them with the hope of a better future.
The effort and time focused on your superiors should also be directed at your colleagues. Do not underestimate or look down upon anyone. Do not fall into a dismissive habit or temptation to discount your junior colleagues or tasks you deem too low of importance.
This habit will most likely land you on the wrong side of everyone's mood and will only ruin your reputation. Be intentional and create time for everyone equally.
Put forth enough effort to all deserving aspects of your work life. Reputation is built across all levels and not just the management and bosses. Establish yourself as a trusted, reliable, helpful, and regarded team member across all your colleagues.
This positive approach will cement strong bonds and lasting professional relationships.
6BE A DECENT HUMAN BEING
Decency does not cost anything. It will not take anything from you. It just adds value to you as a person. Decency means conforming to accepted morality and integrity. Be benevolent and empathetic of others.
Include your colleagues in what matters to them and what will affect them. Basic greetings in the morning, and being kind and considerate to your fellow workmates is a keys to good work relationships.
Decency is taking forbearance, tenacity, and emotional intelligence to be a good human being who honors and prices others. The simplest ways to show decency are the choice of words we use, and the way we speak and listen to people, for example, are you too occupied with your phone or paying attention when someone is talking to you?
Decency does not mean conceding to what everybody says or does. It is the intelligence to gently but strongly explain why you differ, explain your point of view, and take time and effort to comprehend where the other person's line of thought stems from. This guarantees a heightened degree of delivering appropriate responses.
In a nutshell, genuine social connections at work, are crucial. They promote teamwork with individuals who you deem friends. Employees who consider each other friends are more likely to look forward to their daily work day. This creates a positive workplace culture. Better working relationships will help you to be happier, more engaged, and more profitable.
