{"id":87,"date":"2015-02-02T07:10:00","date_gmt":"2015-02-02T07:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indwe.co.za\/indwe-blog\/2015\/02\/02\/how-to-build-positive-workplace-relationships\/"},"modified":"2015-02-02T07:10:00","modified_gmt":"2015-02-02T07:10:00","slug":"how-to-build-positive-workplace-relationships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indwe.co.za\/indwe-blog\/how-to-build-positive-workplace-relationships\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Build Positive Workplace Relationships"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/68.media.tumblr.com\/d4b7420c5b53940dde15a63cee7f60cc\/tumblr_inline_nj4u49I9yS1r965u9.jpg\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Building workplace relationships is an important component of being successful in your career. This doesn\u2019t mean you need to be completely extroverted in every situation, but it does mean you need to make an effort to get to know the people with whom you work and learn about what skills and abilities they bring to the table.<\/p>\n<p><!-- more --><\/p>\n<p>Although you are at work to do a job, it will be a much more pleasant experience if you enjoy the company of the people on your team or in your department, so try to get off to a good start. The expression about only getting one chance to make a first impression is absolutely true, so make sure you put your best foot forward each and every time you have an opportunity to build new workplace relationships.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re giving your best effort every day, your co-workers will begin to realize they can depend on you to do a good job. Also, as hard as it may be sometimes, try to have a good attitude at work. No one likes to work with someone who is constantly negative and complains about every little task.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few additional tips to encourage positive workplace relationships:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\tBe friendly and encouraging to co-workers.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\tBe responsible \u2013 if you say you\u2019re going to do something, do it. If you\u2019re unable to complete a task for some reason, make sure information is communicated to all team members who would be impacted.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\tIf you share an office, be considerate. Find out how your office mate works and be respectful. For example, some people need to work in complete silence, while others enjoy background music. Make sure you\u2019re not inadvertently making your office mate crazy with your personal habits.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\tUnderstand that people are unique and dwell on their positive qualities, not their negative qualities. 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