Co-workers who won’t stop talking aren’t just annoying; they can also impact your productivity when you can’t get them to leave you in peace. And they can strain relationships by making you feel like there’s no way to tell them you need them to be quiet without you being the one who comes across as rude. The good news is that you can politely assert boundaries with chatty co-workers, as long as you’re willing to be reasonably direct. Here’s how: 1. Explain you’re busy. If it sounds obvious, that’s because it is – but surprisingly few people try just speaking up and letting a talkative co-worker know that now is a bad time. Read more.
Katy Davis
Katy is responsible for supporting LibGig's recruiting department and recruiting for library and information management positions in the legal, federal, media, corporate, and academic sectors.
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