What Makes a Good Colleague?

Definition - Colleague An associate you work with. A person that works inside the same company or enterprise. Person who is member of your class or profession; "the surgeon consulted his colleagues“.

Colleague – Main Features He should: be polite have common Sense have respect know how to listen and present ideas.

Colleagues - Main Problems Unfair competition Lack of loyalty Gossip Lack of support Sexual harassment

Strategies How to be a good Colleague

Dependability When you say you can or will do something, then do it. When you are expected to be at work at a certain time, or at a specific location, be there. When employers and co-workers know you are dependable, it makes scheduling and workload distribution much easier.

Trustworthiness A reputation of being honest and above reproach in all your dealings within a company will go a long way with any employer. When problems arise involving losses, questionable activities, or other difficult situations, it's worth a lot to know you can be trusted.

Confidentiality The employee who passes on confidential or sensitive information is a liability to every employer. There are just some things the public, competitors, and even co-workers have no right or need to know.

Manageability There are no perfect bosses, but insubordination, rocking the boat, and passive-aggressive resistance to doing a job the way the boss wants it done will get an employee nowhere - and definitely will not be forgotten.

Teamwork Employers usually don't cherish Lone Rangers or employees who compete with co-workers out of greed. An exemplary employee is one who other workers want to work with and spend time with in the workplace.

Participation If there's a team or office or department meeting, be there. Everyone, including bosses, knows that meetings are generally the last place a worker wants to be. But the employee who is always there, participates appropriately, and is supportive of the process is going to be appreciated by even the worst of bosses.