It has been estimated that the average adult will spend about one-third of their life at work. That’s an immeasurable amount of hours spent working, which is usually spent with our colleagues. We should aim to develop a positive environment in our workplace so that we all can experience some type of peace, even in the midst of stressful times in our profession.
Some reasons for building strong relationships with your colleague include:
An atmosphere of trust and respect
Impacts how much you may enjoy your job
Sense of community
Increased collaboration and teamwork
You are building a stronger and larger group of professional peers that can help you advance in later opportunities
Some of the ways to build relationships with your colleagues:
Be Positive and friendly
Show genuine respect, concern, and appreciation
Limit gossip
Set clear boundaries between personal and professional life
Respect others and set boundaries
Know what you need from your colleagues
Practice active listening
Make time and put in effort to gather with your colleagues
Start small, and build up NATURALLY.
Volunteer your time within limits, and show up for your commitments to them
Now you may be wondering, what does one do if you are unable to get along with a colleague? Here are some tips for that as well:
Reflect on positive history
Address the issues ina safe space
Agree to work on issues in a way that makes sense for all parities involved
Maintain respect, and positive work environemnt
Having colleagues may not always be pleasant, but it is important that we aim to create an atmosphere of respect and mutuality to ensure that the atmosphere is beneficial.
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