We meet different kind of co-workers who are so common that you can easily define them as a specific character. Check how different your colleagues are....know their traits.

1. Be12 Types of Colleagues you will find at Work
Dr. Balasubramanian aka Balasandilyan Thought Leader/Transformation Coach and
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2. Who they
are
#Individuals at Workplace
We would see here some of the personality traits
of the people are so common that you can easily
define them as stock characters. While some are
fun and some may not be to your liking, it’s always
interesting to have this mixed bunch of individuals
at the workplace who help keep your days far
from boring!
Thanks to Charishma of TOI
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3. Know your
colleagues
Either through their long years of
experience or on account of
spending the longest duration at the
organization, these types of people
will behave arrogant as the be-all,
end –all, and know all of the place.
A glance that is always above your
eye-level, answering only to the
boss, and free distributor of gyaan,
describe this person.
The know-it-all
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4. Know your
colleagues
One of the most common
characters, she or he is always
aiming to be in the good books
of the boss. From rushing to get
the coffee to opening doors,
and echoing every statement of
the boss, you will find them
going great lengths to please
the leader.
Boss’ Pet
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5. Know your
colleagues
‘Traffic’, ‘no electricity’, aunt’s
death…. These people are never
short of an excuse for showing
up late or bunking a work day.
While it might be a test of
patience for the boss, the stories
these people come up with can
be sometimes entertaining
The Excuse Maker
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6. Know your
colleagues
Remember your class monitor
from school? This person at the
office will take you back to your
school days with their constant
scrutiny. Prowling around your
desk to keep a tab on your
desktop, checking your check-in
and check-out timing, and
conveying your daily report card
to the boss seem to be their
priorities.
The class Monitor
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7. Know your
colleagues
Do you sometimes turn around only
to see those around your desk
missing? Look further and you will
find them swarming around one
particular desk. That’s right. They’ll
be around the person who has a
stock of never ending stories and
gossip to narrate. This girl or guy will
be in constant need of an audience
and will find it uncomfortable if they
don’t have a court to preside over.
The ‘I need an Audience’ person
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8. Know your
colleagues
This is a rare breed, but one that is
also there in most places. This girl
or guy will be the chilled-out
person who gets along with
almost everyone at work and is
also liked by all. They emit positive
vibes and no wonder that people
love to hang out with them.
Ms/Mr Cool
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9. Know your
colleagues
There’s always one who
stands out in a team, right?
Whether it is their
outspokenness or
stubbornness, they will not
shy away from being their
true selves. While it may be a
pain sometimes, such people
are also admirable for being
who they are.
The Rebel
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10. Know your
colleagues
You will find them in a virtual
cocoon of their own. Whether
blocking out the world listening to
music on earphones or losing
themselves in a book or blog, these
people like to stay away from the
hullabaloo that goes around them.
While they may not bother even if
the roof fell behind them, you can
be sure that they will not figure in
any gossip or rumors.
Ms/Mr Indifferent
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11. Know your
colleagues
These people can be identified
with a frown on their forehead,
always busy tearing their hair
apart, or holding their head in
their hands. With the world
appearing to be balancing on
their shoulders, these poor
souls seem to be always in
need of a break!
The Stressed-out one
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12. Know your
colleagues
Always prompt in pushing off
work, these people will try their
best in not talking up anything
beyond their realm. They have
strict boundaries when it comes
to work. They are also good at
passing their work to others.
And you might often be left
wondering what do they do
after all?
Ms/Mr ‘It’s not my job…
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13. Know your
colleagues
Again, another character who
reminds you of school days. This
guy or girl will seem to be a no-
gooder and always lag behind
when it comes to meeting
deadlines. But come the big day
or moment, and bang! They will
deliver and perhaps even with the
laurels! They are also the office
jesters and the live wire when it
comes to office parties.
The Backbencher
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14. Know your
colleagues
Unfortunately you would have
come across this breed at most
places. From harmless flirting to
crossing the line, these people
are sheer kill-joy at the
workplace. But with the #Me Too
movement on, let’s hope that
we see an end to these
characters.
The Creep
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