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Show your Sboss, your coworkers, your employees, your
secretary... that you care. You may have started a new job, or maybe
it's an old one. Whatever your position, you need to let those who
work with you that you value them as workers and also as people.
Here are 20 ways to show it:
Please read this first.
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Be on time. Enough said.
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Keep track of deadlines, remember when someone tells you
something.
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Genuinely listen to what others have to say.
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Remember Boss's Day? Employee's Day? Secretary's Day? Mention
them - and celebrate them.
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Don't take criticism personally. It's your work - and you can change
how you do it.
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Don't attack personally. If Jack is always late, say "Please try to be
on time," not "You're a lazy good-for-nothing."
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Throw an office party at your place or someplace else. You'll get to
know your coworkers as people - and get along better.
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Understand that your boss and your employees and others have
lives outside of the office. They have families and other responsibilities
as well.
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Be enthusiastic. A cheery attitude will make the whole place better
for work.
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Don't shy away from helping others. If someone asks for help, give
it willingly.
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But don't gush. Don't beg to do others' work for them, and don't do
their work for them if they ask - if it's their responsibility, they should
do it (unless circumstances are extreme, or your boss realizes they are
not as qualified as you and reassigns the work to you).
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When you have comments or criticism to give, give it one-on-one,
not in front of a large group. And when you speak, make your criticism
constructive, not destructive.
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Offer unqualified praise when it is deserved.
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Make your handshake firm - and add a smile. It will help any
negotiation.
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Get to know each employee and coworker and secretary and janitor
by name. Talk with them. Ask what their dreams and goals and
interests are. Do they have families?
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Dress neatly. You don't need to sacrifice your sense of
individuality, but dressing appropriately shows you value the work
environment.
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Talk with others about your family, and tell your family about the
people and the happenings at work. But stay away from gossip and
rumors.
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Tell the truth. "The dog ate my homework" doesn't work, and you
are expected take responsibility for the consequences of your own
actions.
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When asking for a raise or benefits, make a list (written or in your
mind) of your qualifications and accomplishments. Do you really
deserve one? If you do, let them know why. If there just isn't money,
back off.
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Don't go over people's heads without talking things over with them first. Letting them know that you're listening to what they have to say shows that you care about what they think. If it's not resolved, mention you'll take it higher up, and thank them for listening to you. That way you really show you care.
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