How to be a Great Coworker
HOW TO BE A GREAT CO-WORKER:
- Practice Covid-19 regulations: We request you to please maintain social distancing and follow all covid-related regulations in order to safeguard yourself and others around you.
- Practice leaving no traces in the kitchen: The kitchen is the heart of our space. When cleaning up, make a goal to leave the kitchen as if nobody used it. Place items used back in the dishwasher and organizing items, wiping surfaces and other small tasks can make a big difference for everyone.
- Keep a pleasant and quiet phone voice: If you’re on a call and the person on the other end has a hard time hearing you, try to work out a different time to call, or go to another part of the building, if possible. Talking in a normal voice prevents conflicts and ensures that other workers can hear their clients on their phones.
- Bring your own supplies: And if a member of Startuptive loans you supplies, try to return or replace them as a courtesy.
- Be friendly and courteous: Make an effort to keep a pleasant tone, greet coworkers, and listen patiently. This boosts morale and fosters good working relationships.
- Stick to the schedule for conference room bookings: If you know that your booking time has finished, try your best to clean up and vacate the room in a timely manner so that the next group can get to use their full booking on time, the same as how you would like to start your meeting.
- Be aware of the scents you're wearing: If you like a certain perfume, lotion or air freshener, make sure that it is subtle, as some people may be sensitive to smells.
- Be a courteous eater: If you eat at Startuptive, it’s best to choose mild foods that do not leave strong odours. When you finish eating, you can keep everyone happy by throwing away your trash and taking care of your dishes. Also, this sets a good example for others.
- Try to make connections: One of the biggest benefits of a shared workspace is the opportunity to network! Reach out to other Startuptive members, and get to know them and what they do. These connections can be valuable and could help earn you some word-of-mouth advertising.
- Replace things when you use them: If you’re using the printer and it runs out of paper, refill the paper tray. When you finish the coffee, start a fresh pot. These small gestures show other members that you care about their comfort.
- Use your allowed space: When people find shared office space for rent, they usually have permission for certain areas. If you do not use extra unauthorized space, you ensure that other workers have access to their needed spaces, and this helps people build respect for one another.