Tired with challenges @ Workplace?

Are you getting distracted/disturbed working with tough people around..??

Some of us might be facing issues with co-workers who talk behind, spread rumors that might lead to disrespecting you, distrusting you and so on..this also leads to a dip in your performance. I have experienced many people around while working with various organizations, both experienced/freshers with different attitudes, mindsets, and behavior.

Here comes a small activity now..!!!!

Question yourself...if you are@ fault?

Yes / No

If your answer is "NO", Simple...!!!why do you have to react when you are correct? Do not waste your time proving yourself for such people. Just focus on your work.

If your answer is "YES"...do not wait for someone to come and question you. You might not like it. Discuss with your manager and accept your fault beforehand. This way you will keep up your respect & trust with the management.

The moment you react, they might interpret you as short-tempered, and this might act against you. Can you prove you were not?

You know yourself better than anyone. Do not react when you are not at fault.

Time to check out the commonly experienced, faced & discussed issues around us...!!!

Sexual Harassment:-

This reminds me of the first day at work where we were asked to complete set of online mandatory courses. The reason being this is the most important factor to follow @ workplace.

Harassment includes both "sexual harassment" &/or Forceful sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature. Workplace harassment may involve unwelcome words or actions that are offensive, embarrassing, humiliating to an employee or group of employees, at a workplace.

It is unacceptable to physically or verbally harass someone with your acts like threatening, yelling, insulting, or cursing at a victim in public or in private. This type of behavior at work has to be immediately reported to your management.

Outside the work premises, irrespective of the gender, my only suggestion would be - Raise your voice against any unwanted or unwelcome sexual behavior. Any repeated acts of staring at a fellow worker can qualify as actionable sexual harassment.

Well...this takes me to a question in my mind again..!

Would you feel comfortable if someone stares at you on a continuous note?so why be a reason for someone to feel discomfort with your acts???

Let us all start respecting our fellow workers equally.

Would you be comfortable if anyone passes indecent comments or perform any acts that make you feel uncomfortable/embarrassing?

My answer is "NO".

Hope you have your answer...!!!

Peers & Backstabbers:

Few of them are very helpful & supportive, while some distrust you by spreading rumors or withholding important information from those they see as rivals. By getting distracted, this can affect your career goals and reputation. Confront them calmly about their behavior.

Do not play their game...!!!

When you have a good idea or assisted on a project, Share the idea via email, schedule a meet with your supervisor to discuss the same so you get the credit you deserve. If someone is trying to make you look bad, ignorance is the best answer.

Never react to attention seekers.

What about the Complainers now?

They tend to see the negative side of everything. Be empathetic. However, you can put the problem back on them. Ask them what steps they might take to solve it. Do not try to solve the problem for them.

Complaining may be their attempt to avoid a conflict, relieve stress about things they feel they have no control over, or simply to get attention.

Do not turn their complaints into office gossips either which might grab your focus off the work. Grow up...!!! Enough of childhood acts.....Act as mature Professionals and you will be at your best.

Favoritism @ Workplace

What is favoritism at the workplace all about?

favoritism @ workplace is favoring someone not because of their performance, but for reasons over & above of the job performance. In general, favoritism occurs when a manager and employee have developed a friendship beyond the workplace / if the employee is in a state of mind where he/she treats the manager for which they might be rewarded in return.

I agree we feel we have pushed aside in spite of working hard while someone is getting special attention.

Never mind.....Just Focus...!!!

In some cases, I would say it is an insecure feeling of not giving importance or not recognizing your work/efforts. In my overall professional experience of 11 years(which might be less than most of you all) has taught me a fact, Work hard, accept your faults if any, keep learning, give your best & nothing can stop you from reaching greater heights.

I understand most of you all might think it is easy to say so, but tough to be in the situation.

Trust me guys...all these are my learnings working with various groups.

I hope my learnings help you to be at peace in the workplace...!!!

Good luck to you all...!!!