Were you hoping that once you graduated from high school, you wouldn’t have to worry about trying to be popular? You don’t have to try out for the cheerleading squad or the football team as an adult, but being likeable is beneficial to your career. Making yourself more popular at work has numerous advantages. Your coworkers are more likely to share information, listen to your ideas, and provide practical assistance. 
You might even be able to move up the ladder faster. Employees who are well-liked are more likely to be hired, promoted, and earn higher salaries, according to research. You may also live a longer life.

Making yourself popular is a rewarding path to success that may be simpler than you think. Try these ideas to impress your coworkers.
Performing Your Duties
Extra touches are nice, but meeting your obligations is the foundation of your professional reputation. Show your coworkers what you’re capable of.
Try the following strategies:

1. Outperform expectations. Respect your commitments. Complete tasks and meet deadlines. Keep others updated on the status of your tasks if you know it will affect their work as well.
2. Assist the team. Balance group objectives with your personal agenda. Make others feel important and included. Establish clear boundaries. Give constructive feedback and resolve conflicts in a timely and respectful manner.
3. Assist others. Go above and beyond your job description. When you notice a coworker is overburdened or a project is falling behind, offer to help. Do things for others without expecting anything in return.
4. Demonstrate leadership. Take the lead. Make innovative cost-cutting and quality-improvement suggestions to your boss. Keep an eye on the big picture and learn from others.
5. Lessen stress. According to the American Institute of Stress, more than 60% of U.S. workers are ready to quit their jobs due to work-related stress. Use appropriate humor and patience to lighten the mood.

Being a Companion

How can you distinguish yourself from your peers with comparable qualifications?

Use the following tips to improve your winning personality:

1. Introduce yourself to others. Small gestures can make a big difference. Good morning to your coworkers and goodbye when it’s time to leave. Smile and make yourself approachable.
2. Make inquiries. Take an interest in your coworkers. Remember conversation details so you can inquire about their families and hobbies. Find shared interests that you can build on.
3. Give compliments. Let others know that you appreciate their abilities and accomplishments. Be genuine and specific.
4. Stay away from gossip. If someone gossips about you behind your back, they’ll most likely do the same to you. If the information sounds potentially harmful, change the subject or walk away.
5. Go to events. Attend happy hours and parties to meet your coworkers in a more relaxed setting. Prepare to talk about things other than department budgets and marketing campaigns.
6. Bring some food. You can’t buy friends, but you can warm up the crowd with delectable treats. Bake some homemade cookies or banana bread to show off your baking skills. Keep a jellybean jar on your desk. Make a coffee run and remember each team member’s favorite drink.
7. Take sick days as required. If you suspect you have a contagious illness, stay at home. You’ll be more productive if you take some time off to rest, and your coworkers will appreciate your concern. When you’re an adult, there’s less pressure to be cool, but popularity matters just as much in the workplace as it did in high school. Create habits that will leave a good impression on your coworkers.