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How people can better manage their coworker relationships to become more successful at work.

The way that you treat and speak about others directly impacts how successful you are in the workplace.

By Courtanae HeslopPublished 4 years ago 3 min read

The workplace is a place where you have to interact with others on a daily basis and it can be difficult when your co-workers are not easy to get along with. It is important that you find common ground with them, as well as show them appreciation for what they bring to their job roles. This will help build a strong working relationship and prevent potential problems from arising in the future.

Find common ground with your coworkers to help you see the best in each other.

  • Find out what your coworkers are passionate about.
  • Find out what your coworkers are good at.
  • Find out what your coworkers are interested in.

Help your coworkers feel appreciated in order to strengthen your working relationship.

Appreciation is the best way to strengthen your working relationship with your coworkers. It's not just about money and praise, though: you can also express appreciation for other things—like their hard work or loyalty to the company.

  • Recognition: When someone does something that helps the team succeed, let them know how valuable they are.
  • Gratitude: Thank people when they do something on your behalf that benefits both of you as individuals.
  • Acknowledgement: Being aware of each others' existence is important! Letting people know that you notice what they're doing can make a big difference in how connected and invested in each other's success we feel as coworkers (or even friends).

Be respectful of your coworkers differences in culture, background, and work style.

Avoid stereotyping your coworkers. Even if you think you're being respectful, it's worth taking a step back and asking yourself if you're making assumptions about the person based on their gender, age, race or culture. For example: "The woman in the cubicle next to me at work is British. She seems very quiet and reserved." You may be surprised by what happens when you treat this person as an individual rather than a stereotype (e.g., she'll come out of her shell).

Create a space of open communication with coworkers to prevent any misunderstandings from getting out of hand.

As part of your attempt to improve relationships, you can create a space for open communication with coworkers. Open communication will allow you to prevent any misunderstandings from getting out of hand.

You should also use the opportunity to be honest about your feelings and opinions so that other people know where you stand on things. This will help them keep their distance if necessary and ensure that there's no room for confusion or drama in your relationship with them.

Be mindful of how you speak to and about coworkers as it can impact their performance negatively.

One of the most important aspects of managing your relationships with coworkers is to be mindful of how you speak to and about them. You may have a good relationship with someone who works on the same team as you but if he or she is not performing well, it can affect your team's overall performance negatively.

When someone says something negative about another coworker, it can make them feel like they're being picked on and this can impact their self-esteem negatively which could lead them to perform poorly in their job. They might even start looking for another job at another company if they feel like they're being treated unfairly by management or other employees at work.

It's also important that people learn how to speak up when they hear others saying negative things about their colleagues because oftentimes employees will just sit back and let others talk bad about one another without stepping in and defending their colleague's reputation. This type behavior may lead some workers feeling discouraged from speaking up when something goes wrong at work due out fear of retaliation from management or other staff members

The way that you treat and speak about others directly impacts how successful you are in the workplace.

The way that you treat and speak about others directly impacts your success in the workplace. The way that you treat other people is a reflection of how you feel about yourself. If it makes sense to treat someone with disrespect, then it must also make sense for them not to be successful at work.

The way that you treat others determines how they will treat their coworkers and customers as well. If one person treats another poorly, then it can quickly influence the entire company culture which can lead to poor customer service or high employee turnover rates. It's important for everyone involved in business processes like sales or marketing teams to have positive relationships with each other because this helps build trust within your company which improves customer satisfaction levels while increasing sales results overall.

Conclusion

While it’s important to stay focused on your own work, it’s also vital that you build a strong rapport with the people around you. This will not only make life at work more enjoyable but will help boost productivity as well.

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About the Creator

Courtanae Heslop

Courtanae Heslop is a multi-genre writer and business owner.

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