7 Things You Shouldn't Do in the Workplace

While many companies have written rules of procedure, certain things that should not be done in the workplace are not included in these rules.

Violating these unwritten rules will not result in immediate dismissal or a fine, but it can greatly affect your career advancement. So what should you not do at work?

Complaining too much

Nobody likes people who are always dissatisfied with everything.

Although the snitch may be right when he says that his boss is incompetent, that his computer is too old and points out other objective shortcomings in the work, everything should be in moderation. You can ask for a new computer once, but you shouldn't do it every day.

Gossip

Wherever there are people, there will be gossip. Talking about other people's lives is usually the favorite "entertainment" of those who, apparently, do not have much work. And this is exactly the image that will arise in the minds of colleagues and bosses about a person who constantly spreads gossip.

Try to avoid participating in such conversations and try not to say anything about other people, especially about your superiors.

Abuse the internet

Checking social networks, replying to a message on Telegram or freely using the Internet are seemingly harmless actions.

And the management may even turn a blind eye to this. But do not abuse this, after all, you are on an hourly wage and your employer expects that during working hours you will work, and not sit on the Internet on personal matters.

Lose control

Stress, quarrels, misunderstandings - alas, these are all common occurrences in the workplace.

However, none of this should be an excuse for raising your voice, shouting, banging on the table, or throwing tantrums. In any situation, maintain self-control and do not go beyond what is permitted.

Work when you are sick

Before the last pandemic, it was common for a sick person to come to work and infect everyone around them.

This has become less common since the pandemic, but it still happens often. Working sick, you will inevitably infect your colleagues, and also worsen your own health.

Working with a slight runny nose is still acceptable. But if you have a temperature of 38+ or something more serious, it is better to consult a doctor rather than come to the office.

Talking about controversial topics

Here we are talking about topics that are not related to work, for example, politics. It is very easy for your colleagues to have a different point of view and talking about such things will only complicate communication with colleagues.

Since there is enough stress in everyday life, try to talk about lighter problems and inspiring stories.

Disturb others with your noise

Alas and alack, but not every one of us works in a separate office. If you work in an office, then most likely you will work in one office with other people, at best separated from them by a low partition.

Noise is one of those things you shouldn't do at work simply because it's annoying. For example, you put music on the speakers, but others in the room may have different tastes or just be in a different mood. So if you really want to listen to music, put on headphones.

The same goes for cell phones. The noise of notifications and calls can be very annoying. And when group notifications are turned on, they can go off every couple of minutes. Put your phone on silent mode and contribute to the harmony of the office.

Earlier, businessman, entrepreneur, media manager, media expert Vitaly Kisterny told how to manage a remote team.

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• 18 July 2024

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