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Less is More: Maintaining Workplace Boundaries<\/span><\/h2>\n

Maintaining boundaries in the workplace doesn\u2019t come naturally to everyone. What\u2019s common sense to one person can be like learning a foreign language to another.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"multigenerational<\/a>With four generations<\/a> now working together in the same workplace, expectations about what\u2019s appropriate at work are bound to clash.\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad<\/span><\/p>\n

The \u201coffice humour\u201d of years gone by is the stuff of harassment suits today. On the other hand, younger generations are used to being connected at all times, and often have little compunction about mixing their personal and work worlds.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you work in an office, odds are good you\u2019ve worked with an over-sharer, an interrupter and at least one gossip.<\/span><\/p>\n

You know all too well about coworkers who don\u2019t take social cues. Like the one who stays far too long at your desk, and talks way too \u00ad\u00ad\u00adlong about his or her workout routine, food allergies, kids, dog or cat than you ever wanted to know.<\/span><\/p>\n

How about the colleague who makes way too many personal calls for everyone to hear?<\/span><\/p>\n

It is easy to be confused by work situations that seem informal but have unwritten rules. If you\u2019re comfortable in the organization in which you work it can be easy to lose your sense of professionalism.<\/span><\/p>\n

How can you maintain good workplace boundaries while still being part of the team?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Five Ways to Set and Maintain Boundaries at Work:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

1. A Little Privacy Goes a Long Way<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When you spend eight or more hours a day around your coworkers, it\u2019s easy to get too comfortable. Personal life and work-life naturally start to overlap as we get to know our colleagues and some of our work relationships grow into friendships. First and foremost, you can set the right tone by not oversharing. Differentiate between friendly co-workers and workplace friends. What you share with one or two close workplace friends should be different than what you share with the whole team.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Pay attention to your feelings.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

When someone\u2019s behaviour makes you feel uncomfortable, it\u2019s a cue that they may be crossing one of your boundaries.<\/span><\/p>\n

The same goes for taking hints from those around you; if you \"woman<\/a>notice a colleague is busy or overwhelmed perhaps give them some room to work. Respecting other\u2019s space and time is one important key to staying within professional boundaries.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Call out workplace bullying and harassment\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Bullying and harassment come in many forms. Gossip, inappropriate comments<\/a>, interrupting and passive or overtly aggressive body language are some. Taking undue credit for your work is another. Deliberately excluding a colleague from important group emails and meetings is another form of bullying.<\/span><\/p>\n

The silent treatment is also a form of workplace bullying. That\u2019s not to say you have to enjoy talking with everyone like you\u2019re old friends, but even when you dislike someone, it\u2019s reasonable and mature to be civil. If you have a personality conflict with a co-worker, you may need to bring it to your manager\u2019s attention and\/or try to work something out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Previous blogs Workplace bullying<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Should I Stay or Should I Go<\/a> talk more about this topic.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Be Less Social on Social Media.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s tricky to know how to handle social media friend requests from colleagues. The problem is that it\u2019s super easy to forget who is present on your social media<\/a> feeds. Before you know it, you\u2019re sharing personal moments with colleagues, and your personal and professional lives are overlapping.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019d say it\u2019s always better to err on the side of privacy by keeping your professional world separate from your personal world.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"maintaining<\/a>This goes back to oversharing, in a sense. Encourage colleagues to connect on LinkedIn, and not so much on Facebook.<\/span><\/p>\n

Twitter can go either way, as it depends on the focus of your account. The same goes for Instagram. If your social media presence is mostly personal and recreational, think twice about involving your colleagues.<\/span><\/p>\n

In our super-connected world, it\u2019s still ok to set out some boundaries by being choosy about who you follow and friend. Do you really want your coworkers \u201ccreeping\u201d your Facebook pictures and those of your family and friends?<\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure privacy settings are set high on your accounts to ensure your two worlds do not collide.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Be nice, be friendly and be a little ambiguous. <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

There is a line to walk when it comes to maintaining boundaries and having good peer relationships. Your best bet is to remain psychologically and emotionally removed from potential negative entanglements and drama.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"navigating<\/a>By being a little ambiguous, you can avoid office romances<\/a>, practical jokes, or involving yourself in coworkers\u2019 gossip or conflict. When conflicts arise, keep your distance. Avoid the temptation to take sides, and be careful about looking as if you are taking sides.<\/span><\/p>\n

In other words, be friendly, but not too friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to maintaining boundaries at work, less is truly more. The less you share, the more control you will have over your reputation and professional image.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You may reach out via\u00a0direct message through\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>, or\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0learn more or book a\u00a0free initial phone consultation<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You may also call me directly at\u00a0613-424-8689<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a01-888-878-8861<\/strong>\u00a0or send an email to\u00a0helen@ioadvisory.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>to discuss these services.<\/span><\/p>\n

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More than career coaching,\u00a0it\u2019s career psychology<\/em>\u00ae.<\/p>\n

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I\/O Advisory Services<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Building Resilient Careers and Organizations.\u2122<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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