Work is a place where a lot of people work together. A lot of people mean the existence of a lot of individual differences because of different people with different backgrounds, traditions, customs and beliefs. This guarantees clash of ideas and thus differences among the employees. But this kind of a negative work situation of people sharing cold wars and apparent disregard for others is not at all desired. Positive attitude helps create an environment of co-existence.
Cooperation and harmony is what leads to productivity. Displaying positive attitude at work is also important for maintaining an amiable work impression.
First and foremost, it is important to avoid people who spread rumors and believe in an aggressive approach to work. People with negative attitudes should be kept at a distance or tried to be modified.
Being professional is absolutely necessary. This implies you should have the willingness to cooperate rather than retort. Making adjustments is they key to harmony. You could put this message across by instantly smiling at others, being courteous and polite in interaction and responding in a considerate manner. This would make you appear like you are willing to cooperate.
When you find your colleagues in some trouble or when they ask you for help, go ahead and try your best to assist them in coming out of the soup. You do not have to go out of your way to do so. Help them with the resources at your disposal but do not come up with a curt