7 Common Work Problems & How To Resolve Them

Job Dissatisfaction

Job is completely different from what you expectedYou were hired in company in your chosen department but with time and change of requirements, your task has been modified or changed and end up doing the work you never expected .How to fix:Communicate clearly and explain your likes and dislikes .This will help the manager to utilize your skills in a more effective way.

Workload

Overwhelmed with workloadSometimes due to your proactive approach or to fill the shoes of an absent employee, you need to take other work. Here, workload could be unmanageable since you will have a whole lists of tasks to complete.

How to fix:Approach and convince him that your workload is unbearable . Help in prioritizing work.

Difficult Co-worker

Problems faced by working with a difficult colleagueOften at your workplace, you meet few people with whom working is difficult . Every conversation with that person devolves into disagreement and tussle which can be harmful for the shared project.How to fix:Keep your ego aside and appreciate each other .

Personal Working Style

Your style of workingEveryone has a different style of working; especially sometimes it can be about your productive timeline.How to fix:Identify your strength and how to incorporate it to increase your productivity. Request for flexibility in the set working style and assure that it wont degrade the work or delay it.

Major Blunder

Made a major mistakeSuppose you are working on a crucial task and due to some unintentional mistake, the project got delayed.

How to fix:Don’t panic or be defendable! Admit your fault and take the full responsibility. Explain the details and how you are planning to mitigate the damage.

Credit Takers

Your co-worker takes credit for your workIt’s less likely but prone to happenthat you did all the hard work butthe person who was included at the end or presenting it took full credit.

How to fix :Be proactive. Speak up before someone else claims all your work. Keep your manager in the loop. If your co-worker anyway takes all the credit then be fearless to tell the roles & responsibilities . Do not worry about not being called a team player.

Work Not Acknowledged

Boss doesn’t notice your workYou’ve been peeling off your best effort to deliver the project on time but none of your performance has registered in your manager’s radar.How to fix :Become your own advocate and time to time, highlight your key victory by keeping your boss in the loop.