Beginning a new job may be quite stressful since you have to deal with new priorities, a heavy task, and a new supervisor (and their expectations). Not to mention, you have a completely new group of coworkers to get to know and become friends with.
It’s crucial to make friends at work (see this article to learn why), and you likely accepted this new position with the hopes of getting along with your coworkers. However, with so much to do already, who has time to consider making friends at work?
Here are 10 transition-easing suggestions to help you start correctly with your new coworkers without exerting too much effort.
Yes, it is that simple.
1. Please introduce yourself (and participate in small talk)
First and foremost, be sure to introduce yourself to everyone you encounter. Make the most of downtime with coworkers in the break room, before a meeting, at the water cooler, or in the elevator. Inquire about their favorite aspect of their job, their favorite team at the firm, their weekend plans, or anything else!
2. Acquire their names (and use them in conversation)
The sweetest and most significant sound in any language is a person’s name, according to Dale Carnegie, author of How to Win Friends and Influence People. Learn your coworkers’ names, use them when you speak to them, and you’ll make a better first impression.
3. Take lunch outside of the office.
It’s a simple approach to interacting with individuals outside of your team and a solid justification for taking a proper break (which is good for you and your productivity).
4. Have a coffee.
When you are both free, propose to go out for coffee with a coworker (and pay for their drink). The other person will usually offer to fetch you back another time, which is a simple method to ensure you get to hang out again in addition to being a pleasant gesture and a quick way to get to know them.
5. Recommend after-work beverages (or dinner)
Whether you’re unsure of who to ask, start with your immediate team. Ask them if they’d be interested in getting lunch or beverages close to the workplace. The relaxed atmosphere will allow the conversation to veer off-topic and allow you to connect on a more personal level.
6. Dress up your workstation.
Personalize the place you’re in! Placing pictures or trinkets on your desk allows visitors to get to know you better and will spark spontaneous conversations.
7. Join a workplace interest group or form one.
Join a group that fits your interests if you’re fortunate enough to work at a firm with established organizations, such as a kickball team or movie club. If none exist, it’s simple to form your book club. Simply gather a few people who enjoy reading, choose a book, and arrange a time and location for a discussion.
8. Provide food
We are all aware of the unifying power of food. The gesture will be appreciated by coworkers (particularly if they don’t have any food on hand), and you’ll get to meet some new folks. If you make them from scratch and people ask you for the recipe, bonus points.
9. Keep an optimistic outlook
People will naturally want to be around you and absorb your positive attitude if you don’t moan about your job all the time or become embroiled in office politics.
10. Make an assistance offer
Offer assistance to your coworkers before they ask, even if it falls beyond the scope of your employment. You’ll have the opportunity to interact with and get to know new individuals, and they’ll respect your attitude toward working as a team.
Last modified: April 17, 2023
