{"id":17288,"date":"2019-02-06T13:30:09","date_gmt":"2019-02-06T11:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/?p=17288"},"modified":"2022-01-28T12:41:54","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T10:41:54","slug":"make-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/make-difference","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Make A Difference in the Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Every day at work comes new challenges and tasks you spend half of your day going by. This is why how you go about each day interacting with teammates and meeting targets is very important for both your personal and work fulfillment. It takes a diligent employee to want to make a difference and stand out. Making a difference is personally rewarding and will help you get ahead in your career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Here are 7 ways you can make a difference at work and find fulfillment in being a team player;<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fad6438ea81\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fad6438ea81\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/make-difference\/#1_Appreciate_Good_Work\" >1. Appreciate Good Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/make-difference\/#2_Avoid_Gossip_and_Spreading_Rumors\" >2. Avoid Gossip and Spreading Rumors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/make-difference\/#3_Assist_a_New_Coworker\" >3. Assist a New Coworker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/make-difference\/#4_Focus_on_Issues_Not_Personalities\" >4. Focus on Issues, Not Personalities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/make-difference\/#5_Say_Thank_You\" >5. Say Thank You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/make-difference\/#6_Help_Keep_the_Office_Clean\" >6. Help Keep the Office Clean<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/make-difference\/#7_Teach_a_Coworker\" >7. Teach a Coworker<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Appreciate_Good_Work\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">1. Appreciate Good Work<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Appreciate_Good_work_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Appreciate_Good_work_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Appreciate_Good_work_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Appreciate_Good_work_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Appreciate_Good_work_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Appreciate_Good_work_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Appreciate_Good_work_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Make it a point to praise your peers for a job well done. If your colleague meets a milestone it shouldn\u2019t hurt to say \u201cwell done\u201d. After all, who doesn\u2019t like being noticed for a superb effort? Everybody wants to feel valued by their organization, and team members who offer praise are the most appreciated and surely get some in return.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Avoid_Gossip_and_Spreading_Rumors\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">2. Avoid Gossip and Spreading Rumors<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/avoid_gossip_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/avoid_gossip_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/avoid_gossip_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/avoid_gossip_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/avoid_gossip_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/avoid_gossip_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/avoid_gossip_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Petty gossips and rumors in the office are both divisive and foster an environment of distrust. Don\u2019t participate in water-cooler gossip about fellow employees nor pass along crucial company information that has not been verified as factual by management. If there is anything truth to the rumors, for instance, the potential closure of the company, keep it to yourself until it is announced during a staff meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Assist_a_New_Coworker\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">3. Assist a New Coworker<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17292\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Assist_New_coworker_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Assist_New_coworker_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Assist_New_coworker_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Assist_New_coworker_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Assist_New_coworker_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Assist_New_coworker_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Assist_New_coworker_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Remember how stressful the first few days, weeks or months were when you were the new employee? You did not only have to learn how to do your job but also learn your way around the office, meet new people and figure out the office politics. Make your new colleague\u2019s day by helping him find what he needs and feel welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Focus_on_Issues_Not_Personalities\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">4. Focus on Issues, Not Personalities<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Focus_on__Issues__Not_personlities_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Focus_on__Issues__Not_personlities_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Focus_on__Issues__Not_personlities_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Focus_on__Issues__Not_personlities_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Focus_on__Issues__Not_personlities_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Focus_on__Issues__Not_personlities_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Focus_on__Issues__Not_personlities_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">As long as you find yourself working with people, it&#8217;s likely to not agree with or like someone. This could be your manager, a cubicle neighbor, a vendor or a difficult customer. This can be problematic if every time a disagreement arises, it gets blown out of proportion because your personal feelings override your objectivity. Playing blame games or seeking allies to attack your adversary is also unhealthy and contributes to a hostile environment. Take responsibility for your mistakes, be quick to say sorry and accept apologies from others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Say_Thank_You\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">5. Say Thank You<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/thank_you_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/thank_you_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/thank_you_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/thank_you_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/thank_you_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/thank_you_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/thank_you_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Everyone likes to be appreciated for a kind gesture. Did a coworker help you with a project or even something non-work-related? Be sure to thank him for the kind gesture, and return the kindness in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Help_Keep_the_Office_Clean\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">6. Help Keep the Office Clean<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Help_Keep_the_office_clean_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Help_Keep_the_office_clean_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Help_Keep_the_office_clean_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Help_Keep_the_office_clean_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Help_Keep_the_office_clean_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Help_Keep_the_office_clean_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Help_Keep_the_office_clean_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">A cluttered work environment can be very distractive to work progress. To allow for new ideas and productivity, take the initiative to help keep the office clean. This will give you a sense of pride and joy in being an employee of your company.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Teach_a_Coworker\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">7. Teach a Coworker<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Help a coworker learn a new skill, whether it\u2019s a simple trick for doing a regular task or a bigger endeavor. She will appreciate your willingness to help her perform her job better, and the kind gesture will prove to your boss that you\u2019re a team player. Remember, everyone loves to <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/workplace-happiness\/\">stay happy at the workplace<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Teach_a_coworker_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Teach_a_coworker_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Teach_a_coworker_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Teach_a_coworker_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Teach_a_coworker_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Teach_a_coworker_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Teach_a_coworker_Make_a_difference_and_stand_out-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Making a difference begins with making a personal decision to be the best you can be at your workplace. You may not be a perfect employee or colleague but you can definitely make a good mark as the most liked and appreciated colleague with the help of these tips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">How do you make a difference at work? Share your ideas in the comments section.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to stand out in the workplace but don\u2019t know how? Find out how you can make a difference and outshine your team members. 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