Katharina Buczek
When others are speaking, also be sure to mute your microphone to avoid contributing to any background noise.
Finally, it can be difficult to work at home without a proper office or space. Still, it is essential that you try to make your background as professional as possible.
Find a wall or corner to take your meetings in front of. And if you are really out of options, consider blurring out your background to lessen distractions.
Think Before You Speak
When so many different people come together to work toward a common goal, conflicting personalities, attitudes, and perspectives are inevitable.
So, how you view a problem or task will often differ from at least some other colleagues.
That’s why it is important to speak thoughtfully about work-related assignments, activities, and issues. Also, take the time to hear out other people and actually listen to them.
You may not always be able to find common ground– which is okay. But you must respect other people’s opinions anyway. That is a non-negotiable.
Due to inevitable coworker differences, it is also best to avoid debating inflammatory topics– such as religion or politics– in the office. You can definitely work to learn about others but never try to push your perspective on other people.
Be A Team Player
Most work can seldom be completed alone, meaning that collaboration is necessary. So, being a team player is critical.
