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APPROPRIATE RELATIONSHIPS WITH CO-WORKERS
1. The relationship between co-workers is different than
that between a
worker and a client, or that between friends. The reason for
co-workers'
relationship is to get a job done. If something--including
friendship (or its
opposite)--gets in the way of doing the job, then the
relationship is not
working in the proper way.
2. If a co-worker is doing her or his work in a way that doesn't please you,
don't tattle. If, on the other hand, the work is in jeopardy
because someone
is not doing what is supposed to be done, the organization
has a right to
know.
3. If an argument develops between workers, don't let a grudge get in the
way of getting the work done. If the disagreement is about the
work, the rest
of the work group may need to be drawn in to the discussion in
order to
settle the matter.
4. If you have a problem with someone, speak to the person, rather than
about them to someone else. If you must confer with someone else
about
the other worker, try to make it someone who is neutral and can see
the
situation from outside.5. Respond to a colleague's needs, if you
can. If the
person is in difficulty, at the least express concern and empathy.
Try not to
become responsible for the person's work or personal needs, except
in the
case of an emergency.
6. Try not to leave people out, even if they are somewhat unpopular. If noone
wants to include them in lunch or after-work activities,
think of other ways
to relate to them.
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