The workplace can be both interesting and hectic. While the stress at work is energy-draining, the attitudes and reactions of your co-workers might be a full movie worth watching. What is that one thing that makes you stand out from the whole heap?
Establishing positive behaviour and action as a worker helps lighten the cold environments often felt at workplaces. There are many ways you, as a worker can make a difference. Here are some recommendations you can try out:
It Doesn’t Hurt To Be Polite
It doesn’t hurt to say “please” or talk politely to your coworker. In an office setting, effective communication is key to progression. Speak nicely with colleagues and accord the necessary respect to everyone at your workplace. It makes everyone feel a sense of belonging.
It’s Nice To Help Others
Offer solutions and tips if you have some knowledge of the task given to your colleague. You make work easier and faster for them and also, paint the image that you’re there for them in case they have challenges in executing the task. You can also become helpful to them when you serve as a reminder clock for them, prompting them here and there.
Let Your Smile Do The Talking
Brighten up the gloomy office with your glorious smile. That is how you make the difference. Do not sit down and wear a frown just because your boss used a lot of red pens in your document and therefore you’d have to retype. All ends at the end of the day so why stay angry. Fill the room with your warm smile and infect others with it.
Show Appreciation
People, in general, like to be appreciated when they are doing extra or what is right. The same applies to those at the workplace. Take a minute to pour appellations on your coworkers when they bring up a unique idea or finish a task successfully.
It helps ease their stress and pushes them to work harder. You can take them out to launch to celebrate or perhaps buy them a gift on your way to work the following day. Just be the difference everyone wants to see and experience.