Is Your Coworker “Always Busy”? Here’s How to Handle

In a work setting, it can be overwhelming to encounter a fellow team member who is never willing to pitch in or seemingly always “too busy.” This situation can get frustrating and put a strain on your working relationships. If you are having trouble with a coworker who is “always busy,” here’s how to handle it. Ask For Help First and foremost, before you assume your coworker won’t assist you, you should ask for their help. After all, no one can read your mind. Asking for help sounds simple, but it can be difficult to do in the workplace. However, none of your coworkers will be able to help you if you don’t ask. Make an effort to ask for help early on if you need it and not when you are on a tight, strict deadline. When you make your needs known early on, you have made a request for help. This ......