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‘Gossipy, lazy, with poor hygiene’: New survey reveals likes and dislikes in the Australian workplace

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Around 40 per cent workers find their workplace difficult because of annoying colleague behaviour, according to the survey. Credit: Envato / cait00sith

In the episode of Trabaho, Visa, atbp., find out what behaviours or habits in the workplace in Australia are most disliked and appreciated.


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By Ruchika Talwar, Chiara Pazzano

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In the episode of Trabaho, Visa, atbp., find out what behaviours or habits in the workplace in Australia are most disliked and appreciated.


Key Points

  • Around 1,100 workers in Australia were surveyed by the job website Indeed in May regarding the behaviours and attitudes of their colleagues and bosses.
  • 40% of workers struggle at work due to a colleague they find annoying.
  • The most common annoyance is poor personal hygiene, while reliability is the most appreciated trait.
  • According to experts, irritating colleagues are one reason for resignations, but the main reason is an unbearable boss or manager.

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