Not getting along with your colleagues?

It’s hard spending up to eight hours a day sat next to someone who you don’t get along with. If that person is really bothering you here are some tips on what to do:

1. Try to tell them how they are affecting you, try not to be confrontational, but just ask them if you could have a word and tell them how you feel. Chances are they won’t even realise they have upset or annoyed you and will be pleased that you have told them.
2. Listen to what they say to you, maybe you have done something in the past to offend them and they are using it against you now. Look at yourself and how you treat people.
3. If things are really bad, keep a detailed diary of anything that they say or do which upsets you. You can then show this to your boss if need be.
4. Don’t gossip to everyone else about this person, make sure you only speak to the people who can help you, like your boss or HR.
5. Don’t be worried about speaking out, you are entitled to be happy at work and don’t have to put up and shut up.