Kaya 959 Reporter
If you’re an introvert, it’s possible that your open-plan office is driving you insane.
For introverts, who gain energy and feel most productive in calm and alone, offices may be particularly challenging environments to manage, and the continual stimulation and social interactions can be tiring.
Employers need to understand that in most cases, introverts feel most alive and energised in surroundings that are less stimulating — not necessarily less intellectually stimulating, but with less going on.
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Dr Dionita Damon, HR Expert and a Director at Boston City Campus broke down how to navigate a workplace as an introvert.
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Damon, shares how both employees and employers can navigate the workplace by being aware of people’s different personality types.
She says introverts are particularly creative because their preference for working alone and with intense concentration improves the creative process.
“The misconception about introversion and people that identify as introverts is so vast that sometimes an introvert in themselves is apprehensive where they would apply for a job thinking they wouldn’t excel.”
“The understanding of what introversion, if you think about it, introverts prefer their own company but that doesn’t mean they don’t like people.”
“It just means they prefer a minimally stimulating environment, but they do enjoy time to recharge and unwind and be alone. Again it doesn’t mean they are shy either as well because there a difference between being shyness and introversion.
She also gave different examples of characteristics people possess in the workplace.
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