No one wants to bug fellow agents. But you might be if you commit any of these workplace faux pas.
Some of these may even be grounds for dismissal.
- Gossiping. Tune it out. Don’t pass it along.
- Chronic lateness. It eventually adds up to hours and weeks of missed work time, and others – who cover for it – will resent the person who does it.
- Inappropriate dress. Whether it’s too risque or just plain sloppy, co-workers and bosses notice when people aren’t dressed as they should be. And they’ll be bothered or distracted by it.
- Excessive cell phone use. Whether it’s used in the break room, outside or in a cubicle, too much cell phone use causes agents to lose their work focus.
- Rudeness. Failing to greet others, being sarcastic or saying clearly mean things are just a few forms of bullying others.
- Making excuses. People who blame others, don’t get their work done or take credit for others’ work will set themselves up to lose friends and fail at work.
