Importance Of Empathy In The Workplace

At the Buzz barn, we strive for an environment that allows our team to flourish and enables our team the opportunity to bring their true, authentic selves to the workplace each and every day. We have found that when we bring empathy into the workplace, both work relationships and overall workplace satisfaction greatly improves. Furthermore, empathy tends to evoke a sense of connection and belonging to the team. The benefits of empathy in the workplace begins with treating each other with sympathy, compassion, and kindness.

 A very simple way to bring a little empathy into your workplace is by just asking your coworkers how they are feeling or how they are doing, especially during times of change inside or outside of the workplace. It is essential to encourage leaders and team members to foster these relationships and constantly treat each other with compassion. Another way to show empathy is by actively listening to fellow team members. By making a genuine effort in understanding where people are coming from and the reasons that drive their reactions, we then have the opportunity to provide thoughtful direction and generate favorable compromises.

All in all, empathy is extremely important in the workplace because it shows your team members that you truly care about their livelihood as well as their work/life balance. Empathy is the backbone that turns work relationships into friendships, and where both compassion and kindness flourish.