Workforce Disruption: How to Wrangle the Office Clown
Everyone wants to be able to relax a little and enjoy their time at work. But, what do you do when a teammate takes the 'fun' a little too far, and begins disrupting those around them? Here are a few things to think about, and suggestions to implement a plan of action. 1. Is the team mate just disrupting you, or are others disrupted as well? Newsflash: You will not get along with everyone you work with 100% of the time - and that is ok! If it seems you are the only person who is bothered by your teammate, there are a couple things you can do to help alleviate the distraction and get back to work. One of these is putting a "do not disturb" sign outside your door or cubicle for a two hour time block. This will allow you two hours of uninterrupted work time. Then, you can join in on the conversation and still feel that you have a good handle on your workload. If you do not have a door that can be closed, try bringing headphones. Whether you actually listen to mu...