If you’re working from home right now and you’re a new employee, you may be finding it hard to form friendships with your coworkers. It’s difficult to create a bond with someone when you can’t see that person face-to-face, chat in the hallway, eat lunch together, or interact on a daily basis. And that’s really(…)
What kind of relationships do you have with your coworkers? Are there certain individuals whom you consider to be your friends? And are there others whom you view as difficult or unpleasant? If so, you’re not alone. According to authors Kerry Roberts Gibson and Beth Schinoff, humans are hardwired to view things as “good” or(…)
We all want to be liked. It feels good to have friends at work. But if you want your coworkers to view you in a favorable light, you should probably try not to annoy them! According to a recent survey by National Business Furniture and Kelton Global, there are certain workplace behaviors that tend to(…)
Do you have a coworker you just don’t like? It there something about the coworker’s personality or work style that bugs you? Do you hate it when you have to work on projects with this person? Do you try to avoid this coworker as much as possible? If so, it’s probably making your work(…)
It’s great to get along with your coworkers. It makes it so much easier to collaborate and get things done. In addition, research indicates that people with friends at work are more focused, happy, healthy, and engaged. Work is so much better when friends are involved! So it makes sense to talk to your coworkers(…)
Are you the person that your coworkers go to when they have a problem? Are you always available to assist them when they need it? If so, you’re obviously a nice person and an excellent team player! But you could also be spreading yourself a bit too thin. If you spend a lot of your(…)
Chatting with clients and coworkers is great. Most of the time, it’s fun and interesting. You get to hear about the wacky things that people did over the weekend. You can learn about cool new movies that are currently streaming on Netflix. And, most importantly, you can strengthen your bond with them, and create a(…)
It’s so important to be on good terms with your coworkers. When people have good relationships at work, they’re happier and more productive. They’re more likely to collaborate, share ideas, be creative, and enjoy the work that they do. So what should you do to make your coworkers like you? According to research, the answer(…)
Unless you work remotely, you probably spend a big portion of your life in the office, surrounded by your coworkers. They’re kind of like your work family. So naturally, it’s beneficial to have a good relationship with them. Life is a lot easier and more enjoyable if you all get along! Having office friendships makes(…)
I work in an office full of chatty coworkers. We’re a lively bunch. But it really doesn’t bother me. The gentle rumble of voices (and the occasional whooping laugh) is kind of soothing to me. I went to a client meeting yesterday, and their office was so quiet that I felt vaguely uncomfortable. But even(…)