Bonding With Co-Workers Effectively

When coworking, not everyone is fortunate to have teammates that are with you in the coworking space. Most of the time, you are just connected with them virtually via chats and meetings. Thus, some of them might not be talking at all unless it is about work. This is why working remotely can sometimes cause loneliness for someone. But coworking spaces are always open for fellows who don’t want to feel isolated while working remotely.

This is why in this blog, we will share with you some tips on how you can build a good professional and fun coworking relationship in a coworking space.

 

Form Or Join Support Groups

Coworking spaces serve as a small community within the establishment where people work harmoniously, keep the working environment comfortable and professional, and build networks. So, when you join a coworking space, you can join a support group or start one if there’s none yet.

Support groups will help you build a good bond with fellow coworkers. Thus, this will help you have the right people who you can talk to such as the challenges you’re facing while working remotely. They can also help you with knowledgeable information and also feel some enjoyment in between working.

 

Mingle With Fellow Coworkers

As you join the coworking space, this is also your opportunity to meet new people. Just like you they are also professionals who have the same mindset, focus, and drive to strive on working productively. You and them can keep each other company and talk good stuff just like when working in a traditional office and interacting with co-employees.

Making friends with fellow coworkers will lessen your loneliness and feeling isolated.

 

Join And Attend Open House Events

This is the fun thing when coworking instead of working alone at home. You have the opportunity to expand your network by attending activities in the coworking space. Open House events are sometimes in the form of training and workshops where you can gain new knowledge, build a network, and elevate your skills. 

 

Practice Good Office Etiquette

Remember that coworking spaces are shared spaces for coworkers. The idea is to keep the same etiquette that you have like when you’re in a traditional office—don’t start any rumors, always smile, use headphones when listening to music or in a meeting, minimize your voice in respect to others, walk away when answering a phone call, and don’t be messy.

When you need a favor, you can add the word “please” to make your tone of voice natural and not commanding.

 

Ask For Help When Needed But…

If you need help with something that is work-related, don’t hesitate to ask for advice or help. But don’t ask for any personal favor that may affect your coworking relationship with fellow coworkers—such as bringing your personal drama at work.

Don’t be “that person” who causes trouble and inconvenience to others.

Lastly, don’t forget to return the favors to others when they are the ones who need assistance from you.

 

In Conclusion

There are many ways for you to be able to build a good bond of working relationships with fellow coworkers. However, you should be mindful of when and how you should approach them. Be sensitive and respectful to others, even to those who really don’t want to be friends or socialize with you. Don’t glare at them as it may cause a dark atmosphere in the coworking space—so be kind and be the bigger person instead.

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