Difficult types of coworkers
Why is knowing how to deal with difficult coworkers important?
According to a survey from workforce relocation firm CapRelo, 65% of employees talk to coworkers outside of the office. And the benefits of workplace friendship go far. Having solid relationships with your coworkers improves mental health, boosts self-esteem, and helps prevent loneliness.
But you can't become friends with everyone, especially at work. The Myers-Briggs Company's Conflict at Work survey found that 36% of workers report dealing with conflict often, very often, or all the time. Even if you don't face a difficult coworker every day, there's still a high chance you'll encounter one once in a while who creates a toxic work environment.
A difficult coworker has the potential to distract you, cause stress, and start a further conflict in the office, whether they have a short stint on your team or you have to see them every day. Learning how to start getting along with toxic coworkers — or at least collaborate effectively — can help you avoid larger problems and maintain productivity.
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