Do These 5 Work Ethics, Or Your Colleagues Will Exclude You
All this time you must be very familiar with office desk designs that use partitions to separate employees from one another. Almost all offices implement designs and room placements like this. Of course, in this case, we can clearly see and peek at what our desk neighbor is working on easily. There is certainly no privacy that we can hide except for our own desk.
Even though you are already close with your coworkers, you must still uphold good ethics and norms while working. Now, if you are in a work atmosphere like this, then do these important ethics while working:
Do Not Discuss Personal or Confidential Matters
For those of you who like to gossip, this time try to avoid discussing matters that are quite confidential in the workplace. This is very important, considering that your workspace is only separated by short partitions and anyone in that room can hear what you are talking about. Don't let secrets that should be kept by a handful of people turn into public knowledge. Especially if it concerns work that could trigger disputes.
Do Not Peek or Tap on Other Coworkers' Partitions
You might think that peeking and tapping on your coworker's desk partition is a normal thing, especially if you are already very close with them. But you should know that this can be very disruptive, especially if you do not know how your coworker is doing; they might be focused or racing against a deadline. So if you really need help or have a matter with your coworker, approach them and speak clearly and politely, don’t just tap or give a signal.
Do Not Shout at Your Coworkers
Even though you are very close and a familial atmosphere is well-established in the office, do not shout at your coworkers. So, if you want to talk, you can approach your coworker's cubicle and speak in a low and normal tone so that others in the same room do not feel disturbed by your voice.
Do Not Play Music at High Volume
It's fine if you want some entertainment while working, you can listen to your favorite music but try not to play music at a loud volume, or as an alternative, you can use earphones. Although for you listening to music is fun, it doesn’t mean that it applies to your coworkers as well. So, continue to respect your coworkers, as they also need concentration.
Try Not to Bring Strong-Smelling Food
Everyone's favorite food is definitely different. You may like food made with garlic or food that contains petai, but please do not bring your favorite strong-smelling food to the office. This aroma can make your coworkers uncomfortable and disturbed. If you must bring food as a meal, you can bring a non-aromatic menu and you can share with other coworkers. Besides respecting your coworkers, it can also foster a sense of family within the team.
