Written by Lauren Lind
You spend the majority of your day at work, which means that you
spend a lot of your time with your co-workers. Why not build better
relationships with the people we are around almost more than our own families?
According to the New York Times that those who are happier at
work, work harder and are more productive. Maintaining a positive relationship
with the people you may already like or might have some issues with will help
your organization and overall well being.
Here are a few ways to bond with your co-workers:
1) Lunch
is a good starting point. Ask a co-worker or your team if they would be
interested in either going to lunch one day or sitting outside one day for a
picnic. This might sound strange, but breaking bread together and bonding over
food can help you get to know one another.
2) If
you have a desk job, you know that remaining stationary can become an
unfortunate part of the job. Your co-workers can relate to you, so ask if they
want to be workout buddies and hit the gym or the nearby trails during lunch or
after work. This can help you establish a bond while being more productive at
work. Exercise can help you to be more alert.
4) Invite your families to get together for dinner or a barbeque.
This can help maintain your home relationships and your office relationships by
allowing them to get to know whom you spend most of your time with. Who knows,
your significant others just may hit it off!
Every office and job is different. If these tips apply to you
then I hope you can use them to strengthen relationships with your co-workers
and maybe even make some new friends. You might even help your organization
overall by building these relationships!
