17 Ways to Tell if Your Colleague Hates You (Infographic) Steer clear of negative co-workers -- they'll only bring you down.

It's important to get along with your co-workers -- you spend 40 or more hours of your week with them.

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Office drama

It's no fun to bump heads with a colleague. Office drama can really take a toll on productivity. From not getting invited to social outings to starting rumors -- a nasty colleague can put a damper on an office.

Avoid the drama. Check out the infographic below so you can know whether you're in hot water with a colleague.