If a person, having got a new job, finds out that he has to work in a female team, then it is better to think in advance how to avoid problems in communicating with colleagues in order to feel comfortable in a new place.
Experts recommend adhering to a few simple rules so as not to become a "stranger" in the women's team.
First of all, you shouldn't stand out. Most women, regardless of age, do not like competition very much. In order for a newcomer to be envied at the workplace, sometimes a trifle is enough that someone will not even pay attention to, but for someone it will become a "tragedy of life."
When going to work, it is better to give up expensive and trendy outfits, jewelry or accessories. Especially when the majority of the team does not receive a very high salary. In addition to irritation and envy, it will not work to evoke any other feelings in colleagues. And such a situation risks turning into the fact that enemies and ill-wishers will immediately appear in the work collective. To avoid problems, it is best to choose clothes that are comfortable and dull. If the company has a dress code, it is advisable to adhere to it.
Experts recommend paying attention to colleagues in order to establish contact with them, but this must be done sincerely. If someone comes in a new blouse or a new suit that emphasizes a good figure and gives an elegant look, it will not be superfluous to make a compliment, but only from the heart. A woman will instantly recognize any lie.
In a women's team, you need to try to be a friendly person, open to communication, but not to gossip behind your back. You should never discuss your colleagues, let alone your boss. It is better to take a neutral position and not enter into discussions, especially in a large team. Sometimes friendships that arise at work can have dire consequences. And a former girlfriend is quite capable of becoming an enemy who will inform the director about conversations among subordinates.
If employees are trying to engage in a discussion involving a colleague or supervisor, it is recommended to immediately make it clear that it is not interesting and turn the conversation to neutral topics or do other things.
At work, you should not tell in all the details about your family and friends, about your personal life, as well as about previous jobs, if any. In a large team, especially a female one, there will always be those who use the information received against the "outsider." Therefore, you should not give a reason for further discussions and inventing stories that were not in reality.
Don't try to please everyone. This is an absolutely useless exercise. A short distance won't hurt, and polite communication will keep you on good terms with most of your work colleagues.
If there is a person in the team that is annoying, the new employee should try to think that this has nothing to do with him. You should not create a conflict from scratch and spoil the mood of yourself and the people around you. The main provocateur of the conflict, seeing the lack of reaction from the novice, will soon switch to another object. Otherwise, if you succumb to provocations, work can turn into a real hell. As a result, you will have to look for a new vacancy.
Experts also advise to try not to violate the traditions and rules that exist in the team.
If there is a need to take time off from work early or come an hour later, in most cases this can be agreed. But you shouldn't abuse it. Otherwise, other women may develop persistent hostility, because of which it will no longer be possible to work normally in such a team.
