Working a shift with unsavory coworkers can be a challenge, here are a few tips to help you make it through.

Kill Them With Kindness:

Sometimes being sickly sweet is truly enough to break the bad attitudes of angsty coworkers. I try to be as positive as I can be while at work, and to tell you the truth, I rarely have problems. Do be careful, however, because people who are often kind can be easily taken advantage of. I think just about everybody can attest to this attribution.

Have a Tete-a-Tete

Sometimes people just need to know how exactly their actions affect your daily work performance. Everyone has had to work a shift with a miserable heel of a person. Sometimes these people are ignorant to their ways and must be enlightened. This is no time to suffer in silence, you must make yourself heard. It is of utmost importance that you confront the person in a privet area as to obey the laws of professionalism.

Do not talk about grievances with coworkers

It is unprofessional conduct to speak about personal problems with coworkers. Many times, situations are made much worse by employees speaking candidly to extraneous coworkers. Problems should be addressed to the immediate supervisor, or the person themselves. Although misery likes company, don’t be tempted to feed the rumor mill.

Lead by Example

This is probably one of the hardest ways to resolve conflict, but it can also be one of the most effective. To lead by example is to change the culture of the work environment. If people continue to make bad decisions, be the bigger person to make the good decisions as much as possible. By always giving it your all, you may be able to inspire others to increase their performance. Perhaps one of the best ways to change the culture of a group of people is to give frequent compliments. Everybody knows how good it feels when someone recognizes your work, and over time this will inspire others to follow suit. Although its hard, I always try to give as many compliments as possible.

Take a Time Out

Sometimes there comes a time when you need to take a few minutes to check in with yourself. There is no need to stomp around angry on the floor, so take a few minutes and cool down. Take a bathroom break even if you don’t have to go and take a few minutes for yourself. Sometimes checking in with yourself can help you keep yourself under control.