How can I be a better coworker?

Anonymous

February 19,2022 at 8:21PM UTC

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How can I be a better coworker?

Listen, we've all had stretches of lost motivation during this pandemic—and I'm acknowledging it. But I want to work to be a better coworker and employee. What can I do to fix this?

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Megan HamiltonFebruary 19,2022 at 8:53PM UTC
What are some of the things you’re referring to where you’ve been slacking? You could start by making up for lost time. You could try to come up with a couple of new systems to make certain functions work more smoothly and bring those to the person you report to. You could reach out to colleagues and ask for virtual coffee dates to get to know them better. Ask questions at meetings and keep your camera on… Those helpful?
Jill W. LiuFebruary 19,2022 at 10:33PM UTC
Smart and reasonable
Jill W. LiuFebruary 19,2022 at 10:29PM UTC
That you want to be a better coworker and employee, is a motivation in itself. Then also You can show care by volunteering to participate more in group works and functions. You could also start some social media workplace group (Facebook/WhatsApp), initially as an information sharing group then you could become social with I celebrating co workers’ achievements and special moments like birthdays, etc
IkyFebruary 20,2022 at 10:04PM UTC
Since I don't know your definition of a "better co-worker," I don't want to suggest anything specific. It really depends on your belief and expectation. How about becoming the awesome co-worker you wish you had? Start doing the things and behaving in ways that would make you an awesome co-worker for yourself. It is a good starting point even though everyone's definition of an "awesome co-worker" may be different. Good luck with everything. I praise you for your willingness for self-improvement. Have an amazing day!