We spend most days of the week sitting next to the same people, but how well do you really know your colleagues? It can be easy to take your workmates for granted, even though you may be missing out on forming a really special bond. Here are a few ways you could improve your relationship with the people you work with.
Do the tea round
Most people rely on a cup of tea or coffee to get them through the working day, and if this applies to you then make sure you get yourself involved in a tea round. In a large open plan office it can be tricky to remember everybody’s orders, so it can be worth organising a round with a smaller group of people instead- at least this way you can carry all the mugs at once. Not only will your colleagues be really grateful for their cuppa, but it also means that you are guaranteed a drink for the rest of the day!
Socialize outside of work
When you finish work you may just want to go home and put your feet up, but getting together with your colleagues once in a while for a meal or a few drinks can really make a difference to your relationships. If nobody normally socializes outside of work, you could nominate yourself to be social secretary and organize an event yourself. By proactively engaging yourself with your colleagues, you will start to find your business life improves as a result. Just try and stay moderately sober to avoid any red faces the next morning!
Organize your workspace
Not everyone is naturally tidy or organized, but by keeping your desk fairly clean you will give off a professional impression to the people around you. If you are starting to get buried under piles of paperwork, see if your company uses an offsite data storage firm. A document storage company will archive your old records that you no longer need in the office, freeing up space for you and your colleagues without getting rid of potentially important information. And instead of chucking old documents in the bin, get anything important shredded to prevent any data breaches.
Don’t gossip
It might be tempting to gossip over the water cooler with your colleagues, particularly if everyone else is doing it, but this could get you into all sorts of trouble. You can guarantee that when people gossip about other people they will do the same about you, so keep your head down and your thoughts to yourself- even if Carol from admin is driving you barmy! Whilst this may not make you any friends in the short term, over a long period of time your colleagues will really respect you for not indulging in nasty rumor spreading.
Make the small things count
In a close working environment it really is the little things that count. When you spend 35 hours or more of your week seeing the same faces and doing the same job, sometimes we all need a bit of a pick me up. You can help by making your colleagues smile. If you like baking, bring in a sample of your cakes for people to enjoy, or compliment somebody on their outfit. And most importantly, try and remember things that are going on in your fellow employee’s lives so you always have a talking point.
Do the tea round
Most people rely on a cup of tea or coffee to get them through the working day, and if this applies to you then make sure you get yourself involved in a tea round. In a large open plan office it can be tricky to remember everybody’s orders, so it can be worth organising a round with a smaller group of people instead- at least this way you can carry all the mugs at once. Not only will your colleagues be really grateful for their cuppa, but it also means that you are guaranteed a drink for the rest of the day!
Socialize outside of work
When you finish work you may just want to go home and put your feet up, but getting together with your colleagues once in a while for a meal or a few drinks can really make a difference to your relationships. If nobody normally socializes outside of work, you could nominate yourself to be social secretary and organize an event yourself. By proactively engaging yourself with your colleagues, you will start to find your business life improves as a result. Just try and stay moderately sober to avoid any red faces the next morning!
Organize your workspace
Not everyone is naturally tidy or organized, but by keeping your desk fairly clean you will give off a professional impression to the people around you. If you are starting to get buried under piles of paperwork, see if your company uses an offsite data storage firm. A document storage company will archive your old records that you no longer need in the office, freeing up space for you and your colleagues without getting rid of potentially important information. And instead of chucking old documents in the bin, get anything important shredded to prevent any data breaches.
Don’t gossip
It might be tempting to gossip over the water cooler with your colleagues, particularly if everyone else is doing it, but this could get you into all sorts of trouble. You can guarantee that when people gossip about other people they will do the same about you, so keep your head down and your thoughts to yourself- even if Carol from admin is driving you barmy! Whilst this may not make you any friends in the short term, over a long period of time your colleagues will really respect you for not indulging in nasty rumor spreading.
Make the small things count
In a close working environment it really is the little things that count. When you spend 35 hours or more of your week seeing the same faces and doing the same job, sometimes we all need a bit of a pick me up. You can help by making your colleagues smile. If you like baking, bring in a sample of your cakes for people to enjoy, or compliment somebody on their outfit. And most importantly, try and remember things that are going on in your fellow employee’s lives so you always have a talking point.
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