1. Your boss.

Your manager is someone who makes decisions regarding promotions and raises; the person who assigns projects — good and bad; the person who provides feedback about your performance to upper management; and the one who ultimately makes your work life fantastic or unbearable.

You don’t have to be (and shouldn’t be) best friends with your manager — and you definitely don’t want to be a brownnoser — but a little sucking up every now and then won’t hurt.

Plus, if you ever move on to another job and need your boss to be a reference, you’ll want to know they’ll say positive things about you.

2. The CEO.

This one is a no-brainer. Why wouldn’t you want the top exec to like you?

3. The office administrator.

Quickly need the ink replaced in the printer before an important presentation? Need to use a conference room for a big meeting that has already been reserved by someone else? If you’re buddy-buddy with the office administrator, they might be more willing to pull strings for you when you’re in a jam.

These people have a lot of power. Don’t take advantage, but definitely get on their good side.

4. The receptionist or security guard.

These people tend to be in the know — they’re secretly the eyes and ears of your organization.

While you don’t want to get caught up in the rumor mill — and you definitely don’t want to be known as the office gossip — it may work to your advantage to be friendly with the receptionist and/or security guard. (Reminder: Don’t believe everything you hear!)

“Front line receptionists are key people to get to know and ‘make nice’ with,” adds Kerr. “They are often a treasure trove of company information and can help you in unexpected ways, whether it’s watching out for an important package you’re expecting or letting you know when someone’s arrived on the premises.”

Plus, these are likely the first people you see when you arrive at the office each morning, and it’s always nice to start your day by being welcomed with a friendly smile or “good morning!” which they’ll be more likely to give if they like you.

5. The company accountant.

Become friends with the person who handles expense reports. No, we’re not suggesting you do this to get away with fudging these reports. But they can be tricky and confusing and you may have a lot of questions or make the occasional mistake, so it might be helpful to be on this person’s good side.

“Befriending and building trust with people in key financial roles can pay huge dividends the next time you are dealing with a financial mix-up or navigating a big contract or substantial purchase through the bureaucratic maze,” adds Kerr. “Having people who are on your side can save you a huge amount of stress and conflict.”

6. An IT employee.

“Winning over anyone and everyone in the IT department is critical,” says Kerr. “When a technological issues rears its ugly head, these are the folks that can save your behind and their responsiveness and support can make the world of difference.”

“It’s important to get to know people in different roles across your department and those that you interact with,” says Kahn. “One tip I like to offer is setting up a few days each week to get lunch with a different colleague. You have to eat anyway, and this could be a good way to learn more about coworkers both professionally and personally.”

The simplest way to show a genuine interest in people, he says, is to remember names and previous interactions. “If you’re forgetful, there’s nothing wrong with making notes in your contact cards.”


7. Someone in the HR department.

It can’t hurt to have your company’s Human Resources personnel on your side. They’re, well, a great resource for employees, and can usually answer almost any question you may have about benefits, perks, policies, and payroll.

If you ever have a question, problem, or concern, these are the people you should talk to. If they like you, they might respond faster or make your issue a priority.

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