Overview

A co-worker is someone who you work with or near in your job environment.  In some jobs, you might have only brief and infrequent interactions with co-workers.  In other jobs, you may be required to frequently work with others on tasks and projects every day.  In some cases, it may be appropriate or necessary to socialize with your co-workers from time to time. 

It is important to get along with your co-workers. "Getting along" with co-workers means many things: Assisting co-workers when they need help, accepting the ideas of others, respecting their personal space and property, selecting appropriate conversational topics, and more. 

Many people are fired because they can’t work well with others.  This does not mean that you need to be best friends with your co-workers; it just means you need to behave in a friendly, appropriate, and respectful manner.

Always remember to follow the company policies regarding use of social media, internet and email.  DO NOT use social media to vent about any problems, especially work-related ones.