5 Ways to Bond With New Coworkers

5 Ways to Bond With New CoworkersMaking friends as a grownup can be really hard. Particularly making friends at work, when youre the new kid and dont yet know the dynamics of your office. But there are a few easy steps you can take to make inroads. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) 1. Think Outside the OfficeGrab a coffee or a drink at happy hour after work. Ask questions (not pushy or invasive ones) and find out about your co-workers interests.2. Quit The Smack TalkEveryone needs to grumble about work now and thenand a nice round of complaining with your co-workers can be just the keyto get things off your chest. But be careful not to overdo it. Its easy to step on toes or alienate people who might have a different take on things. Concentrate on the positive instead3. Stick To Common GroundFind things you have in common with your co-workers and steer the conversation towards your shared interests. It shows you listen to what they care abo ut and you can open up a discussion about something non-work-related (always a welcome break).4. CollaborateAsk for guidance or a fresh pair of eyes on your project. Your co-workers will be flattered to know you recognize what they do well and respect them for it. Plus youll prove yourself as someone who is capable and cooperative.5. Share the GloryDont be one of those peoplewho constantly takes all the credit. Make sure to point out who helped you outand try not to toot your own horneven if you did something toot-worthyTry these simple workplace hacks and youll be well on your way to making friends in your new office. When in doubt, just remember to do your job and be sincere.5 Steps To Easily Connect With Your Co-Workers

2 Job Qualities Guaranteed to Make Employees Happy, According to Research

2 Job Qualities Guaranteed to Make Employees Happy, According to Research Ever wonder why some people working what are arguably some of the worst jobs out there still seem so happy? Its elend because they make a ton of money, or work super convenient hours.Theyre not famous, and theyre definitely not working their dream jobs. But a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology affirms that the keys to happiness are neither fame nor fortune. Rather, the researchers report that were happiest in life when we have autonomy and competency.What really does it for people is engagement in self-chosen or personally meaningful activities (autonomy), in which they are reasonably effective or skillful (competence), and which also permit them to connect with or contribute to others (relatedness), study author Dr. Kennon M. Sheldon, of the University of Missouri-Columbia, told Reuters Health.Heres why control and competency are important.1. Control is satisfying.Psychologist Julian Rotter came up with the concept of locus of control in the 1960s. He suggested that, if you think youre responsible for what happens to you, you have an internal locus of control. On the other hand, if you dont tend to believe in free will and believe that youre at the mercy of external factors, you have an external locus of control. A wealth of research suggests that internal locus of control is linked to higher levels of happiness, health and overall wellbeing.So, a job in which you have autonomy can actually fulfill you even more. When youre not stuck reporting to others or held to extreme standards and expected to adhere to strict rules and regulations, you inevitably have a higher internal locus of control.2. Competence is morale-inducing.Science suggests that while learning new skills might be stressful in the moment, behauptung skills can make us happy in the long term. Research published in the Journal of Happiness Studiesfinds that people who work hard at improving a skill or learning something new, such as mastering a math problem or trying to cook a new recipe, may experience stress while theyre in the act of it, but they experience greater happiness on a daily basis in the longer term.No pain, no gain is the rule when it comes to gaining happiness from increasing our competence at something, said Ryan Howell, assistant professor of psychology at San Francisco State University. People often give up their goals because they are stressful, but we found that there is benefit at the end of the day from learning to do something well. And whats striking is that you dont have to reach your goal to see the benefits to your happiness and well-being.In fact, another study suggests that capability is obviously required for happiness, though not all capabilities are equally functional, and less obvious is that happiness fosters many capabilities, in particular, health. In other words, happiness and capability have a reciprocal relationship. When were cap able, were usually happier and when were happy, were often more capable, largely because happiness has a positive impact on our health.--AnnaMarie Houlis is a feminist, a freelance journalist and an adventure aficionado with an affinity for impulsive solo travel. She spends her days writing about womens empowerment from around the world. You can follow her work on her blog, HerReport.org, and follow her journeys on Instagram her_report,Twitterherreportand Facebook.