Working in harmony
Work is more enjoyable when co-workers
have good relationships with one another.
By being a good co-worker, you help
create a congenial and professional
atmosphere at work.
Start with a positive attitude, a personal
trait employers greatly value in employees.
With a positive outlook, you work more
effectively and you contribute to the team.
Bonus, you also increase your level of
satisfaction and success. Your attitude
helps build a respectful, cooperative
working environment.
“You can create a respectful workplace
by making sure that everyone can
contribute to the best of their ability,” says
Susan Coombes of the Alberta Human
Rights Commission. “Be an ally. You can
speak up to make sure everyone is free to
self-identify without the fear of bullying or
harassment.”
She suggests that companies have
a respectful workplace policy to help
employees know what the
expectations are.
— A.G.
Your body language can help
you make a good impression,
diffuse tension and improve
connections with others.
“When you walk into a room,
make sure your shoulders are
back and your head is up to
show your confidence and
make a good impression,”
advises body language guru
Eliot Hoppe. Put a smile on
your face to relax and
welcome people.
To encourage
communication, match the
tone of the other person’s
voice.
“You can also calm down
a situation when you become
more like the other person,
allowing them to feel more
comfortable,” Hoppe says.
One way to do this is to
mirror the other person’s
body language.
— A.G.
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You can create a
respectful workplace
by making sure
that everyone can
contribute to the
best of their ability
Your body language can help you make
a good impression, diffuse tension and
improve connections with others
For more information, visit
alis.alberta.ca/succeed-at-work.
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