As the workplace becomes increasingly social, coworker relationships are important to build a productive workplace. Michael Volkmann offers five ways to be a become a better coworker:
- Really get to know the new guy/gal
- Follow through
- Show gratitude
- Invest in spending time together
- Respect boundaries
Source: Life Hacker, February 27, 2018.
At the end of the day, building relationships with coworkers takes practice and patience. It means being open to different personalities and needs and it also means being open with yourself, so you can adapt and grow as things change.