Along with the COVID-19 pandemic came a new set of vocabulary terms.
The pandemic also resulted in a mass uptick in anxiety, especially in workplace environments.
At the same time, employees have become far less tolerant of poor workplace conditions, according toCNBC.
Rather than commiserate with your co-workers at the water cooler, predict your employer’s needs.
In other words, complete tasks before they’re assigned and provide your boss with regular email updates.
When it comes to difficult managers, it’s important to keep digital records.
Understanding your boss’s goals and preferences will go a long way.
In understanding your present, it’s essential to first address your past.
For starters, set healthy boundaries between your job and home life as a way to combat potential triggers.
Avoid staying late by completing office tasks during scheduled hours.
Talk to a therapist, and, given the proper resources, treat yourself to a mini vacation.
Phrase your grievances as questions as opposed to criticisms.
After all, gossip has a way of warping as it spreads.
Just look at the game “Telephone.”
If your co-workers are more tenured, they may have curated effective communication strategies.
Maybe they’ve even worked to overcome similar barriers.
However, if they’re also at a loss, turn to the Human Resources department for help.
Remember to keep those receipts on file you never know what you may need as evidence in the future.
Karla Reffold, Chief Operating Officer at Orpheus Cyber, assures Forbes that bosses come and go.
Maintaining healthy workplace relationships with your co-workers is the key to future success.
“Your whole career you’re going to have people who are difficult.
In her words, “See if you might’t adapt a little bit more.”
“There’s no reason you should be miserable,” Mary Abbajay advises NBC Better by Today.
Give yourself permission to move on.
Like, I don’t have to be here, I can go.”
