How to Behave in the Workplace

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How to Behave in the Workplace
« on: September 10, 2009, 03:43:40 PM »
How to Behave in the Workplace

•   Men and women will commonly shake hands, especially in a business setting. Handshakes are firm. A limp handshake signifies a weak personality or character.

•   Many companies have a probationary period. Most employees will work for 90 days. After 90 days, the employer can decide if the person is the right one for the job. Some companies offer benefits after the probationary period.

•   Confrontation is a common part of communication. At work, a supervisor may discuss a problem directly with a worker and expect the worker to do the same.

•   While confronting another person, people are polite. Confrontations are not meant to hurt feelings or provoke a fight.

•   Many companies give employee reviews or evaluations. The purpose of these evaluations is to let employees know what they are doing well and how they can improve.

•   In the workplace, people don’t usually talk about divorce, family problems, or financial problems.

•   It is not customary to ask a person how much money they or their family make. This is especially true in the workplace.

•   Men and women work as equals in all working environments. There is no division between gender in the workplace.

•   In the U.S., if a family member works for an organization, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you will get a job or have advantages over other employees.

•   Most companies and organizations have a missions statement that lists the overall values, goals, and purpose of the organization.

•   It is common for all employees to attend staff meetings. These meetings may be weekly, bi-weekly, or even monthly. At staff meetings, it is a time of sharing of information, brainstorming, or catching up on company business.

•   Some companies, depending on their size and authority structure, may have separate departmental meetings in addition to or instead of staff meetings.

•   Punctuality is very important in the workplace.

•   It is not considered disloyal to quit your job. However, it is common practice and expected that you give your employer two weeks notice before leaving. Sometimes, the employer may even want more time. By following this rule, an individual will usually leave the company or organization with good relations.

•   Though it is normal for people to switch jobs, an employer can get frustrated if an employee leaves right after they get hired or right after they’ve completed training for the job. Depending on the professional, different amounts of time are expected for an employee to work there.
Those who worship the natural elements enter darkness (Air, Water, Fire, etc.). Those who worship sambhuti sink deeper in darkness. [Yajurveda 40:9]; Sambhuti means created things, for example table, chair, idol, etc.

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« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2009, 12:57:51 PM »
We all should know how to behave in the workplace since many of us don't know that. Very often we show indecency and immodesty through our words and other non verbal communications. Some of us even don't know how to maintain chain of command. No doubt, there are well-behaved employees in every organization, on the other hand, the number of deaf, dumb and blind people is not few in anyway. If we just think of ourselves and try to improve our attitude and behavior towards our fellow colleagues both vertically and horizontally, there would be nice environment to work in. Also, if there are points system for employees' attitude and behavior in his/her increment and promotion, everybody would be careful about it, i suppose.
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Those who worship the natural elements enter darkness (Air, Water, Fire, etc.). Those who worship sambhuti sink deeper in darkness. [Yajurveda 40:9]; Sambhuti means created things, for example table, chair, idol, etc.

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« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2009, 01:03:30 PM »
Ten Ways to Improve Your Interpersonal Skills

Don’t discount the importance of interpersonal skills in the workplace. How you are perceived by your manager and coworkers plays a large role in things as minor as your day-to-day happiness at the office and as major as the future of your career.
No matter how hard you work or how many brilliant ideas you may have, if you can’t connect with the people who work around you, your professional life will suffer. The good news is that there are several concrete things that you can do to improve your social skills and become closer to your colleagues. All of these tools will ultimately help you succeed in today’s working world.

Try these 10 helpful tips for improving your interpersonal skills:
1.   Smile. Few people want to be around someone who is always down in the dumps. Do your best to be friendly and upbeat with your coworkers. Maintain a positive, cheerful attitude about work and about life. Smile often. The positive energy you radiate will draw others to you.

2.   Be appreciative. Find one positive thing about everyone you work with and let them hear it. Be generous with praise and kind words of encouragement. Say thank you when someone helps you. Make colleagues feel welcome when they call or stop by your office. If you let others know that they are appreciated, they’ll want to give you their best.

3.   Pay attention to others. Observe what’s going on in other people’s lives. Acknowledge their happy milestones, and express concern and sympathy for difficult situations such as an illness or death. Make eye contact and address people by their first names. Ask others for their opinions.

4.   Practice active listening. To actively listen is to demonstrate that you intend to hear and understand another’s point of view. It means restating, in your own words, what the other person has said. In this way, you know that you understood their meaning and they know that your responses are more than lip service. Your coworkers will appreciate knowing that you really do listen to what they have to say.

5.   Bring people together. Create an environment that encourages others to work together. Treat everyone equally, and don't play favorites. Avoid talking about others behind their backs. Follow up on other people's suggestions or requests. When you make a statement or announcement, check to see that you have been understood. If folks see you as someone solid and fair, they will grow to trust you.

6.   Resolve conflicts. Take a step beyond simply bringing people together, and become someone who resolves conflicts when they arise. Learn how to be an effective mediator. If coworkers bicker over personal or professional disagreements, arrange to sit down with both parties and help sort out their differences. By taking on such a leadership role, you will garner respect and admiration from those around you.

7.   Communicate clearly. Pay close attention to both what you say and how you say it. A clear and effective communicator avoids misunderstandings with coworkers, colleagues, and associates. Verbal eloquence projects an image of intelligence and maturity, no matter what your age. If you tend to blurt out anything that comes to mind, people won’t put much weight on your words or opinions.

8.   Humor them. Don’t be afraid to be funny or clever. Most people are drawn to a person that can make them laugh. Use your sense of humor as an effective tool to lower barriers and gain people’s affection.

9.   See it from their side. Empathy means being able to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and understand how they feel. Try to view situations and responses from another person’s perspective. This can be accomplished through staying in touch with your own emotions; those who are cut off from their own feelings are often unable to empathize with others.

10.   Don't complain. There is nothing worse than a chronic complainer or whiner. If you simply have to vent about something, save it for your diary. If you must verbalize your grievances, vent to your personal friends and family, and keep it short. Spare those around you, or else you’ll get a bad reputation.
Those who worship the natural elements enter darkness (Air, Water, Fire, etc.). Those who worship sambhuti sink deeper in darkness. [Yajurveda 40:9]; Sambhuti means created things, for example table, chair, idol, etc.

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Re: How to Behave in the Workplace
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2010, 03:04:10 PM »
Thanks Shibli Sir,
all the information are very much valuable .

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Re: How to Behave in the Workplace
« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2010, 03:10:12 PM »
Thank u Sir. These information's will help us to control our emotions and attitudes.

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Re: How to Behave in the Workplace
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2010, 04:45:58 PM »
Nusrat Madam
My pleasure. I know you are one of the sincerest and most well-behaved colleagues that i have ever seen. Everybody praises about you....
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Those who worship the natural elements enter darkness (Air, Water, Fire, etc.). Those who worship sambhuti sink deeper in darkness. [Yajurveda 40:9]; Sambhuti means created things, for example table, chair, idol, etc.

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« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2010, 04:47:39 PM »
Sabnam Madam

You are one of our most brilliant colleagues. keep the spirit up. I like that.
Those who worship the natural elements enter darkness (Air, Water, Fire, etc.). Those who worship sambhuti sink deeper in darkness. [Yajurveda 40:9]; Sambhuti means created things, for example table, chair, idol, etc.

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Re: How to Behave in the Workplace
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2010, 02:54:03 PM »
Sbili Bhai,

Thank u for the complement. U r always so kind about ur all colleagues. Thanks for ur rich suggestions and information's. These will help us to build strong relationship with our other colleagues.

Regards,

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