10 traits which will win your colleagues' respect

Work isn’t necessarily about making friends – but there’s no denying that having colleagues you like makes the hard days more bearable.

A recent study by CV-Library found that most employees (94.2%) believe there are key personality traits which make a person more likeable in the workplace.

These characteristics include being positive (61.8%), seeming approachable (40.8%), and having a sense of humour (39.8%).

The study polled 1,200 UK employees and found that 66.8% felt that workers who aren’t liked by their colleagues will have a tougher time getting ahead. Conversely, the research revealed that 86.6% of workers believed that being liked at work can get you further ahead in your career.