Have you ever woken up to 100 emails; only to find half of them say:
“Well received, thanks”
You know, because your colleagues chose to hit reply all? That is the price we pay for working with people with little or no etiquettes. Here are three of them that will save you today.
- No drinks or snacks at your desk.
In this fast-moving world, it is easier to see the convenience of having a cup of coffee or a quick snack on your desk. Yet did you know that walking to pick a cup of coffee a few steps away has almost 4 benefits? You get to walk around and stretch, have a 5-minute break from your work, probably talk with a colleague and of course no risk of spilling it on to your computer. - Turn off your laptop
Whether you use a laptop or desktop, it is always a good habit to turn it off when you’re not using it. It also needs a rest. Plus, it gets to install software updates and clear memory clutter for faster and better performance. - Be willing to learn and help
With the Covid19 pandemic, there has been a huge drift to digitalization. New systems, applications and software are quickly becoming our new norm. As a rule of thumb, don’t waste your whole day trying to figure out how that new application works, swallow your pride and ask for help. And remember to return the favour when you are asked too.