{"id":6909,"date":"2017-06-24T12:01:51","date_gmt":"2017-06-24T16:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/?p=6909"},"modified":"2020-02-25T15:39:56","modified_gmt":"2020-02-25T20:39:56","slug":"workplace-boundaries-5-strategies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/workplace-boundaries-5-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"Workplace Boundaries \u2026 5 steps to help you stay in your lane"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cWe can trust ourselves to know when our boundaries are being violated\u201d – Melody Beattie<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

When the professional turns personal<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The other day I turned on my kitchen radio and caught the tail end of an interview with a modern-day butler. It was an intriguing glimpse into a profession that not many will ever experience, let alone observe. This Butler shared humorous stories, inside secrets about the mastery of his work, but the last bit of his discussion really interested me. He went on to describe an anecdotal account of a butler who was fired for being too comfortable with their employer.\u00a0 Although living in his employer\u2019s home for several years gave him rare and intimate access to his client\u2019s personal life this did not necessarily mean\u00a0 he could step outside of the distinguished role he was hired for (although it\u2019s an easy mistake to make.) And, quite the overstep was made in this story!\u00a0 Apparently, during a formal dinner party (as one would assume of an event hosted with live-in servants) the Butler made a sarcastic remark to his boss about minding her calorie count as he was placing the desserts on the table.\u00a0 Evidently, this was a topic they\u2019d joked about in private; nevertheless, this informal banter in front of her guests was an utter landmine for his career. All at once the boundary had unwittingly been crossed and the poor butler was gone by the end of the evening.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Setting<\/a>What does overstepping workplace boundaries look like?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

As I switched off the radio I got to thinking about how overstepping one\u2019s workplace boundaries is a matter that stretches across the borders of most professions. We\u2019ve all heard the amusing stories about an office Christmas party where someone dips into the punch one too many times and ends up dancing with a Christmas tree, or sloppily flirting with a colleague\u2019s spouse. We chuckle about <\/span>these rumored faux pas, but this can seriously impact one\u2019s reputation. Perhaps violating work boundaries isn\u2019t that obvious to some people. I\u2019ve had clients reveal annoyances about employees not taking social cues, such as being inappropriate with other\u2019s personal space, or constantly interrupting, meddling\/interfering in projects and discussions that do not concern them. Similarly, I\u2019ve cringed listening to an employee over share a personal\/awkward detail about themselves to their superior and thought, \u201cWhy on earth would anyone think that\u2019s okay?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Bridging the gaps around workplace boundaries<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

I\u2019d like to bridge the gap for those who have made these professional blunders and others who want to avoid making them. I know how easy it is to be confused by work-related situations that seem informal but have unwritten rules. As with the <\/span>Butler story, many people really like their bosses and\/or the establishment where they work but sometimes they lose (or forget) their sense of professionalism. Most often this happens when an employee has been in the same environment for years and they feel comfortable there.\u00a0 It\u2019s easy to perceive the relationship or organization as a place where they can be relaxed and at home with. And, it\u2019s not that surprising since HR and modern businesses foster a welcoming, pleasant atmosphere. For example, many organizations regularly take initiatives to boost workplace morale and employee engagement through company social events. So, it really does become tricky to know where one\u2019s professional image begins and ends.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overstepping boundaries is not always the employee\u2019s fault; frequently employers don\u2019t provide clear guidelines and\/or conduct themselves professionally. For instance, if your boss tells you a raunchy joke, and then when they ask you how your weekend was you lightheartedly reply, \u201cStill feeling hung-over!\u201d It\u2019s possible that you have stepped over an invisible line, even though you were walking along what you thought was the same track of wit and humor as your boss.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0So how can you avoid falling out of bounds?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Workplace Boundaries – Everyone in their Own Lane<\/p><\/div>\n

Here are 5 ways to maintain professional workplace boundaries: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1. Pay attention to your feelings and take notice of other\u2019s feelings.<\/strong> When someone\u2019s behaviour makes you feel uncomfortable, it\u2019s a cue that they may be crossing one of your boundaries. The same goes for taking hints around you; if you notice a colleague is busy or overwhelmed perhaps give them some room to work. Respecting other\u2019s space and time is key to staying within professional boundaries.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. \u00a0Setting the right tone in your workplace.<\/strong> Establishing a semi-conservative attitude that is clear and consistent will help establish a solid boundary others will recognize as the standard. More importantly, this will help everyone stay within those parameters of professionalism.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. \u00a0Calling out workplace bullying and harassment\u00a0<\/strong>This includes others not allowing you to express your thoughts, making inappropriate comments, interjecting\/interrupting, passive or overtly aggressive body language, taking undue credit for your work, etc. When possible, it\u2019s best to address this as it’s happening\u00a0<\/span>(also see\u00a0<\/span>workplace bullying<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Should I Stay or Should I Go<\/a>).\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

4. When the\u00a0private becomes public. <\/strong>When posting pictures, events or comments online consider whether the content is better shared with close friends and family \u2013 possibly offline. People are liberal about accepting friend requests via social media, but it\u2019s easy to forget who is present on your social media feeds. My suggestion is to keep your personal social media persona separate from your professional image and perhaps place privacy settings on your accounts to ensure the two worlds do not collide.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Be nice \u2026 but be smarter. <\/strong>It is wise to remain friendly at work, and maintain good peer relationships while also remaining psychologically and emotionally removed from any possible drama or fallouts. This means avoiding office romances, practical jokes, or involving yourself in coworkers\u2019 gossip or conflict. This will prevent negative \u2018entanglements\u2019 in the workplace while still maintaining effective professional relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Want to discuss your career or HR matters further?<\/strong>\u00a0I invite you to contact me by\u00a0email<\/a>, phone<\/a>, or via direct message on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>, or\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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