Stay calm and objective
Every driver has experienced the frequent discussions with the dispatcher, the operations manager or even with the boss about things that the world simply doesn’t need. This can be caused by missing papers, lack of time management or difficulties planning a route. This small discussion quickly turns into a conversation that awakens the ‘killer instincts’ of both parties. Staying calm and objective is surely the best alternative in such cases. Mutual regard is required. Even if you have been acutely aware of the weaknesses of the ‘dear’ colleague for many years.
Nice colleagues make it easier to get through the day
A good work atmosphere is beneficial and protective. Nice, friendly colleagues make the work so much more pleasant. Employees are not only happy to go to work but even the work itself is (generally) more fun. And knowing that your colleagues are willing to help also increases safety. In short: a good work atmosphere is a prerequisite for smooth processes within the company. Employees who are appreciated at work are more anchored in their work than colleagues who only see themselves as followers. Nice colleagues make it easier to get through the day.
What can we do about ‘difficult’ colleagues?
Of course, there are also ‘difficult cases’ in a company. Colleagues who go around being ‘unfriendly’ day after day, who are bothered by everything, who bawl people out on principle and make every happy, friendly day into a horrible experience. What can we do about that kind of colleague? Ignore them? The formula here is: simply stay calm and objective. Don’t take anything personally and just put the brakes on the ‘grumbling’ counterpart. Of course, in these situations you should also question whether you are indeed in the right. If it’s not what you say but rather how you say it then a calm interlude is surely more pleasant than a shouting match.
Apart from that, stress with ‘difficult colleagues’ can also affect your health. Difficulty sleeping, for example, or headaches or losing your enjoyment of the work. Simply keep your distance from this colleague and limit contact to what is essential. What you certainly shouldn’t do: don’t gossip behind people’s backs. That doesn’t improve the work atmosphere or help with the problem.
What’s the advantage for the boss?
If everything runs smoothly and everyone helps one another and every colleague has a high level of appreciation for the work of each individual then this greatly benefits the company. A nice team quite simply achieves more. But good work needs to be worth it. There are enough ideas on the subject: drinks on site, a gym, a company summer party, a Christmas party and much more. If the company is doing well then there has to be an increase in salary. In all these things, however, communication with all the colleagues in the company remains important. Being a nice person is a great help.
