{"id":22810,"date":"2020-10-18T16:49:07","date_gmt":"2020-10-18T13:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/?p=22810"},"modified":"2020-10-18T16:49:07","modified_gmt":"2020-10-18T13:49:07","slug":"honest-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/honest-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Rules for Being Honest at Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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People lie\u2014that\u2019s an unavoidable fact. I don\u2019t need to prove it by citing a study at the University of Massachusetts that found <\/span><\/p>\n

that 60% of people lie at least once during a ten-minute conversation, with many telling two or three lies <\/span><\/p>\n

in that time. But honesty at work is a much more complicated matter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although companies emphasize the importance of honesty and transparency, their words rarely go beyond theory. In a situation like this <\/span><\/p>\n

Employees find themselves caught between a rock and a hard place: if they\u2019re completely honest and direct, they may risk getting fired <\/span><\/p>\n

or at least being treated unfairly.<\/span><\/p>\n

But if they keep their opinions to themselves, their credibility may be called into question. To help them navigate this predicament, <\/span><\/p>\n

we\u2019ll look at some situations where you should be completely honest, and others where you should keep your opinions to yourself, <\/span><\/p>\n

so let\u2019s explore the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read also:<\/span>7 Tips for Working with People Who Are More Experienced and Smarter Than You<\/a><\/p>\n

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What we should emphasize here is that we\u2019re considering honesty only from a practical, professional standpoint. Ethically, of course, <\/span><\/p>\n

it\u2019s understood that people should own up to their mistakes, but failing to do so at work can have serious consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n

We know that lying can be tempting, especially when you\u2019ve made a mistake, as can evading responsibility and trying to blame others. But if you <\/span><\/p>\n

want to maintain your credibility, you need to explain exactly what happened, including your own role in the mistake. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you make a mistake, admit it\u2014but try to prevent the same mistake from happening again. That\u2019s the ideal approach.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You shouldn\u2019t be deceptive. If your employer asks for your opinion on something, such as a work process or how to increase rates <\/span><\/p>\n

Production, etc. You should assess the situation based on real facts and evidence, and be transparent and objective.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also important to consider how your employer might respond to your candid feedback. But remember: people appreciate someone who genuinely wants to help them<\/span><\/p>\n

move forward and grow their business. Also, keep in mind that withholding your opinion or staying silent can make you seem like an employee<\/span><\/p>\n

who is indifferent or irresponsible\u2014 a position you should avoid putting yourself in.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Read also:<\/span>4 Tips for Making an Impression at Meetings and Networking Events<\/a><\/p>\n

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If a colleague isn\u2019t behaving professionally\u2014for example, spending two full hours away from work or getting caught up in<\/span><\/p>\n

browsing their Facebook account during work hours\u2014that\u2019s not your concern, and you should never be a snitch.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s true that telling your manager or team leader about such behavior might earn you some favor, but first, that\u2019s only a possibility, not a certainty, and <\/span><\/p>\n

That way, you needlessly set yourself against your colleagues. As long as someone\u2019s behavior hasn\u2019t affected you, it\u2019s none of your business.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep in mind that reporting on your colleagues is not the same as being candid at work, and it can get you into trouble too. If you\u2019re late, <\/span><\/p>\n

even by a few minutes, arrive late to a meeting, or spend too long in the break room, you\u2019ll find plenty of colleagues ready to report you to<\/span><\/p>\n

the very manager you reported them to.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re having a rough day, keep quiet<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

There are many reasons we might be in a bad mood, but once you get to work, make sure you don\u2019t take your frustration out on anyone. Most importantly, don\u2019t <\/span><\/p>\n

lash out at a colleague\u2014speaking that way could put you at risk. And if your manager asks why you\u2019re upset today, <\/span><\/p>\n

You can simply say, \u201cI don\u2019t think I slept well last night,\u201d without going into details.<\/span><\/p>\n

And know that taking your anger out on your coworkers won\u2019t help\u2014it won\u2019t make you feel any better. Instead, it will make things <\/span><\/p>\n

worse, and the impression you leave on them will be bad enough as it is.<\/span><\/p>\n

These are examples of some situations in which you should be honest at work, or in which you need to<\/span><\/p>\n

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