{"id":5011,"date":"2013-06-24T16:10:52","date_gmt":"2013-06-24T16:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.jaysuites.com\/blog\/handling-sticky-workplace-situations\/"},"modified":"2021-11-24T18:54:15","modified_gmt":"2021-11-24T18:54:15","slug":"handling-sticky-workplace-situations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.jaysuites.com\/blog\/handling-sticky-workplace-situations\/","title":{"rendered":"Handling Sticky Workplace Situations"},"content":{"rendered":"

June 24, 2013 – Some guidelines to resolve common dilemmas with your colleagues<\/p>\n

\"\"The noisy employee that decided to settle in the cubicle next to yours. The office gossiper that just won\u2019t leave you alone. The worker that takes \u201ctaking-free-stuff-home\u201d too far. In one way or another, we\u2019ve all seen these individuals at some point in our careers (and in a shared office space environment such as the one from Jay Suites<\/a>, where I\u2019m based, encountering them is a lot more likely). Responding to their conduct, however, is a different issue altogether. While their behavior likely makes most of the world feel uncomfortable, hardly anyone ever alerts them that the way they\u2019re acting is, um, inappropriate. In fact, most of us probably just ignored them altogether \u2013 but that only prolongs their act. So, the next time you encounter one of these (and I promise you will!) here\u2019s practical advice on how to respond to some commonplace situations effectively but with, uh, discretion.<\/p>\n

Scenario #1: the noisy neighbor<\/p>\n

We can all deal with some distractions, and this is a given when working in a shared environment (Jay Suites has frosted glass doors at their Grand Central location<\/a> which gives some privacy but definitely doesn\u2019t block everything). However, nonstop noise can seriously impact your productivity. One way to handle an exceptionally loud employee is to mention overhearing their conversation or ask what they worked on that generated a strong noise \u201cin the middle of the workday\u201d. If they still don\u2019t get the hint, gently knock on their door or cubicle wall, then pop-in and ask for a pen or Post-it note, noting that \u201cI knocked on the door beforehand, but I guess you didn\u2019t hear me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Scenario #2: \u201cI live on office supplies\u201d<\/p>\n

There are so many Post-it notes, would anyone notice if there was just one less? The abundance of supplies makes taking some extremely tempting. Again, this is especially relevant in a shared office space workspace<\/a>, where everything is often fully stocked and furnished. While an occasional pickup is probably harmless, consistently overtaking can draw the attention of superiors \u2013 and make everyone extremely uncomfortable. To let a fellow co-worker know that he crossed the red line, the next time you witness excessive nabbing say jokingly, \u201cI can only imagine what it would look like if everyone took that many _____!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Handshake and teamwork<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Scenario #3: have you heard…?<\/p>\n

Ah, the endless gossiper. When you have a difficult project, conversing with her may be a welcome distraction. But if you\u2019re working to a tight deadline, this worker can prove quite bothersome. What to do? Direct the conversation towards work. Ask, \u201cwhich projects are you working on? I have to deliver this report in an hour!\u201d If she mentions not having any projects in the pipeline, praise her for being so lucky and express how much you wish your agenda were completely empty. After a few times, the message will surely shine through.<\/p>\n

Scenario #4: younger and smarter<\/p>\n

The \u201cyounger coworker promoted first\u201d situation is particularly relevant in corporate environments. Although this can intensify rivalry, I recommend taking the opposite route and building a friendly relationship with the newly-promoted employee (yes, even if they are your junior). After all, any higher-up is a valuable connection, and a fresh one that was able to climb the ladder quickly is likely on a positive streak, making the friendship even more worthwhile. So congratulate your colleague, then offer to treat them to dinner \u2013 and in the process, pick their brain about how to emulate their success. It may even result in your own promotion!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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