How to be a Great Coworker: 16 Tips and Tricks from HubSpot Insiders If you work 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, that's over 2,000 hours a year spent with the same coworkers (give or take a vacation or two, of course). Therefore, if it isn’t already your top priority, being a great coworker definitely should be. Strong relationships are the foundation of a positive work environment and set the tone for nearly your entire work life. Even if you hate how Jim blows his nose at his desk, or you cringe every time Stacy brings up her cats, these people greatly influence your work day-to-day. The bottom line is that collaboration and connection will get you much farther than you may think. (Trust us! Hubspot has been named #1 for happiest employees and #2 for best place to work.) For our exclusive insider tips, keep reading. 1. Appreciate and acknowledge. When people feel unappreciated in the workplace, it becomes increasingly difficult for them to see the benefit of going that extra mile. With no recognition, there's little motivation to continue. That's where you come in. Whether you're a manager or just a grateful peer, make an effort to give credit. Taking time in a meeting to give kudos, writing an email, or sending a Slack message takes minutes. However, this gesture can make someone’s entire day. “As an intern, I assumed I would mostly go unnoticed and fly under the radar in my day-to-day...