Is your workplace a pleasant place to be, or is it more like a war zone?
Is your workplace a pleasant place to be, or is it more like a war zone? If your office is full of crazed, overworked people who snap at each other all day long, then listen up. Here's how to create a kinder, gentler place to earn a living starting with you - courtesy of Fab Job .com:
- First: Say what you mean, and mean what you say. It may sound simple, but when you beat around the bush or get wishy-washy, it gets you into trouble.
- Then: Don't be the office know-it-all. Instead of always giving advice, be an advice-seeker instead. It'll help you stay respected and always in the loop. Often, insecure people act over-confident to mask their true feelings. But it's better to say "I don't know, but I'll find out" than to make a fool of yourself with the wrong information.
- The third way to make your workplace more pleasant: Get more personal. For example, instead of a generic "Hi, how's it going?" - be specific and ask a sincere question. Like, "Hi, how'd your kid's Little League team do?" When your coworkers realize you care about what happens to them outside of work, it'll really boost morale.
- Number 4: Share the wealth. In other words, if credit and compliments for a "job well done" come your way, be sure to give credit to the other people who helped.
- Another way to boost morale at work: Go out of your way to say thank you. Give your coworkers plenty of feedback and recognition, and think about bringing flowers or bagels to work for no apparent reason.
- Finally, if a rumor makes its way to your ear, let it go right out the other. And don't jump to conclusions. Investigate all the facts before you make any judgments.
