Being kind at work helps us to build positive relationships and create a friendly, enabling atmosphere. On and around this year's International Day of Friendship (30 July 2019) here are some ideas - with thanks to https://www.mindtools.com/ for inspiration - to get us started!

  1. Send someone a "thank you" card or note for a job well done
  2. Offer to have lunch or coffee with a new colleague
  3. Bring in snacks for your team or roommates
  4. Offer a colleague a lift home
  5. Praise a colleague to their manager (and/or tell your boss what you value about them)
  6. Ask after a colleague's friends, family or companion animals, and be genuinely interested in their reply
  7. Offer to help if you know someone is struggling with a particular task
  8. Take on a voluntary role (e.g. first aider, mental health first aider, mentor to colleagues or students)
  9. Clean out the microwave (even if the mess isn't yours)!
  10. Stand up for a colleague who may be a source of office gossip
  11. Forgive someone
  12. Be warm and friendly to all

First published: 30 July 2019

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