Colleague Relations
Practical advice for managing workplace relationships and common colleague situations. Articles address credit-taking, friendships, workload sharing and professional boundaries.
Advice on Joining a Well Established Team
Help yourself settle into a new job by getting to know your team before your first day, starting with a casual drink.
Are You Too Easily Offended in the Workplace?
Taking offence too quickly at work can damage your reputation and career, so learn when it's worth reacting and when to let things go.
Common Power Struggles at Work
Common workplace conflicts happen when colleagues compete for power, attention and authority, from sexism to rivalries over promotions.
Facts About Working Relationships
Good working relationships need honest communication and clear boundaries, not keeping your head down or spreading gossip.
Fitting in as a Temporary Worker
How to make a strong first impression as a temp worker and ease the nerves of starting a new assignment.
Getting the Right Balance Between Friend and Colleague
Figure out whether your workplace culture calls for close friendships with colleagues or professional distance, and adjust your behaviour accordingly.
How Much to Tell Colleagues About Your Personal Life?
Decide what to share at work and protect yourself from office gossip by understanding the real risks of oversharing with colleagues.
How to Approach a Colleague You Know Is Making Mistakes
Thinking through whether and how to tell a colleague they're making mistakes at work without damaging your own reputation.
How to Be Friendly with a Colleague You Don't Like
Practical ways to work smoothly with colleagues you clash with using proven communication techniques.
How to Deal with a Change in Responsibility in Your Job
When your job responsibilities suddenly change, staying flexible and knowing how to respond sets you apart as a valued team member.
How to Handle the Maternity Leave Workload of a Colleague
Practical tips for managing extra work when a colleague goes on maternity leave without burning out.
How to Make a Good First Impression
Make a strong first impression at work by preparing your appearance and mindset in advance of your first day.
How to Survive Employee Team Building Events
Get practical tips for getting through team building events without losing your mind at work.
How to Work Effectively with Someone You Don't Like
Keep working relationships professional when you don't like a colleague, here's how to handle different difficult personality types.
Male Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Men face sexual harassment at work but rarely report it due to embarrassment and fear of damaging their career or reputation.
Passed Over for Promotion: How to Avoid Looking Bitter
How to handle missing out on a promotion and position yourself better for the next opportunity.
Quiz: What Kind of Colleague Are You?
This quiz reveals what kind of coworker you are, from the helpful team player to the office gossip, and where you fit in your workplace.
Should You Help Out a Colleague?
Helping a colleague at work can boost morale and expand your skills, but only if it doesn't derail your own priorities.
Tips on How to Get Along with Your Colleagues
You spend so much time at work that getting along with colleagues matters, and your office persona might be helping or hurting those relationships.
What to Say When a Colleague Has Poor Personal Hygiene
How to tactfully tell a colleague about their poor hygiene without being cruel or embarrassing them.
When a Colleague Is Attending Job Interviews: What to Do
How your relationship with a colleague affects whether you should keep quiet about them job hunting or tell your boss.
When a Colleague Keeps Taking the Credit for Your Work
How to handle a colleague who takes credit for your work without letting resentment build up.
When Do Jokes in the Workplace Become Harassment?
Jokes directed at one person or containing offensive content can cross the line into workplace harassment and bullying.
You and Your Friend Both Want the Same Promotion
How to handle competing for a promotion with a friend without damaging your relationship or your career prospects.