If you want to be a successful employee, you have to be careful not to do certain things at work, if you don't want to annoy your colleagues or, in the rare case, lose your job. Below are 5 things you should not do in the workplace.
1. Gossiping
Gossiping is something you should definitely avoid, no matter where you are. Remember, you only come to your workplace for one purpose – to work. You can discuss the personal lives of your colleagues another time, if necessary. At work you have to be professional.
2. Conflicts
People working together can have differences of opinion, which can lead to conflict. When there are collisions, you must take reasonable actions to minimize the frequency of conflicts and the potential harm they can cause to the workplace. One of the best and most effective ways to resolve conflict is to find an acceptable compromise. Under no circumstances allow your colleagues to bully and insult you, nor do you do it yourself. You must remain calm and do all possible things to resolve the conflict.
3. Do not follow the dress code
Many companies require their staff to follow a dress code. If you don't have to, you're in luck, but make sure you dress neatly. If not, stick to the rules that apply to everyone. You should keep in mind that low-cut, form-fitting and short clothing at work is a bad idea. It can give you a negative reputation. It doesn't matter if your wardrobe is limited, just make sure you always look neat.
4. “That's not my responsibility”
If you occasionally get a request from your supervisor to help with tasks that aren't part of your job description, you can either do it or say, "That's not my job." If you want to get a promotion then it would be wise that you do it. If you find this extremely unfair, you can refuse to take over someone else's workload. But don't count on a future promotion.
5. Not being a team player
To be a successful employee, you must have the skills to collaborate with your colleagues and be a valuable part of the team. It will help you build wonderful relationships with colleagues and bosses. If you prefer to avoid or reduce communication with your colleagues or have no connection with them, you risk not being seen as a team player.
