How to improve relationships at work?

In this article, we are giving our advice on how to improve your relationships at the workplace.

Show your appreciation

Show some appreciation and say thank you when your colleagues help you and when they do a good job. Showing gratitude should be an integral part of the corporate culture. This will encourage your employees, engage them in the work process, and will help to spread a positive presence throughout the office. Don’t forget that everyone in your company, wants to feel like their work is appreciated. Establishing a culture of gratitude and appreciation will open the door to great work relationships.

Show you care and respect others

When you respect the people you work with, you value their opinion and ideas, and they value yours. If you are a team manager, it’s your responsibility to show respect and care for every team member. By working together and respecting your different opinions you develop solutions based on your collective knowledge and creativity. You will also improve your relationships with the team members. 

Make time for a small talk

Try to take some short breaks or have lunch with your colleagues. Small talk can sometimes seem boring, or you may think of it as a waste of time, but it has many benefits at the workplace. If you know nothing about the people you work with, then it’s impossible to bond. Small talking from time to time, will help you break the ice and lay the foundation of a more fulfilling workplace relationships. Take part in office events and gatherings; it will not only allow you to chit-chat and get to know your colleagues better, but you’ll also be able to express yourself and your  ideas more openly.

Stay connected even if you work remotely

Whenever possible, send a message to your colleagues (away from work or in another country).  Showing people you care by just checking in with no other agenda is usually a good way to nurture a working relationship.