Relations With Colleagues & Supervisors

So there you are just minding your own business—and then you notice one of your coworkers doesn’t seem to like you very much. It can be difficult to keep professional work relations with a...

When people get stuck in the daily grind—and just want to do their job, and go home—it can be tough to make friends at your new job. Everyone else already has a circle of friends, and you don’t...

Book clubs are one way to get to know your coworkers and to share common interests in the workplace. As the participants discuss what they have read and enjoy refreshments, they can build a bond...

Ever notice that your coworkers don't really talk to you very much? Or maybe they try to avoid you at all costs? This could be because you do some little things that you don't even notice, but...

It may seem unnecessary, but expressing appreciation to a coworker is one of the best things you can do for them, for your relationship and for yourself! In business we all manage up, across and...

Most of us spend more time with our coworkers than with our families- So what do you do when your superior is difficult?

Everybody poops. Putting aside religion and politics, it there is one thing that unites humanity, it is the fact that everybody poops. For many women however, relieving this natural bodily...

Like it or not, sometimes people drink at business meetings or work parties. If you're having a hard time coming up with good excuses not to drink alcohol, here are some great tips that won't...

There are many office situations that require a thank you note for coworkers. Throwing a party, stepping up at a meeting, and working above and beyond are all reasons for a coworker thank you...

It is very important to prevent misunderstandings with your coworkers in order to avoid hostility and confusion in the office. Making sure your coworkers understand what you say and what you mean...

Coworkers will always be a mixed bag. You'll find some you like and get along with perfectly. However, there will always be at least one you have trouble working with. This one person can turn an...

Office cubicles epitomize the modern workplace--they're cold, impersonal and isolating. However, depending on your office's rules and guidelines, there are lots of ways you can spice up your...

You spend about a third of your life at work. If you're spending it with negative people, it can really affect you and bring you down. By stopping negative thoughts as they enter your ears and not...

In your goal to lose weight, it is always good to get the support of others. The best continual support you can get is from your coworkers to help your weight loss goals. But they have weight loss...

You want to establish a feeling of family in your office and you've decided that one of the easiest ways to do this is to start an office birthday club. Follow these simple steps and your office...

Business lunches can be intimidating to a new employee. You may not be sure how to react when you are out to lunch for the first time with your boss. Here are some steps on how to fit in during a...

Most of us spend more time at work than we do with our families, and a bad relationship with a coworker can be detrimental to an enjoyable work experience. Whether the colleague is rude to...

If you have a bad boss, the last thing you want to do is make him feel special on Boss' Day, which falls on October 16th of each year. Follow these steps to avoid having to celebrate the day with...

Most office workers want to work at a place where they are well liked and respected. Having a lot of friends at an office job can make the day go by quicker and allow you to socialize after work...

Every organization has at least one person who would rather backstab than get the work done. While others eventually may discover the truth about backstabbers, they can damage your career and make...

One of the hardest things about starting a new job is meeting new people. It’s already daunting trying to learn new programs and policies, but being the new person can be downright frightening....

You work with your coworkers five days a week throughout most of the year. If you have found that you can't stand to have them hanging around you any longer, you can chase them away with your...

In today’s business world, coworkers often find themselves competing against each other for higher positions, bigger salaries and corner offices. In an attempt to always stay one step ahead of...

A respectful work environment benefits all employees. Thoughtful consideration of other's ideas and approaches to projects can create a positive, productive team. Discourage animosity among...

Everyone has to deal with it at some point during their career: the annoying coworker. Whether your despised colleague hogs the photocopy machine, kisses up to the boss, talks too much or has...

Business travel can be a total bust, especially when you and five less-than-friendly or overzealous coworkers are all assigned to the same trip. If you'd rather sneak off and do some sightseeing...

To recruit coworkers for a softball team, you'll need to leverage your socialization, sales and organization skills. Learn how to generate interest in softball among your coworkers so that they'll...

It can be difficult to assume a position of authority that puts you in charge of people who have been your colleagues. You have to learn to deal with your former coworkers so you retain their...

Most of us are so focused on our own needs and wants in the workplace, we don't consider how applying certain principles of human psychology can help us get ahead. Having a keen insight into what...

It's not difficult to get along well with a Libra. Sociable and charming, they're approachable and easy to talk to. They're also known for their diplomatic skills. Follow these steps to learn how...

If you have a Capricorn coworker, you work with someone who is known for being practical, patient and extremely hard-working. By learning more about their astrological sign, you can improve your...

You've landed a great new job, congratulations! Your first few days and weeks with the new company can determine how the rest of your job goes. Good first impressions from your coworkers and your...

The first days on the job are sort of like the first days in prison (or so I’ve heard). The object is to try to win over your cellmates (coworkers). Except at work it’s much easier—you don’t have...