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Office Politics

He said something to her and she said something behind his back. Then you put something in an email and included someone who shouldn't have been on there. Not only is the boss' nephew is getting the promotion you wanted, but you're pretty sure your manager is having a romantic relationship with your office rival. Welcome to the world of office politics. Thankfully, we've got articles and experts who can help you mitigate the fallout.

Office Politics Advice

  • 8 Tips Every New College Grad Needs to Succeed

    ? All of you have degrees in hand, and the lucky among you have already secured your first jobs. But while the degree may have helped you get the job, success within the position is totally up to you from here on out. This is no longer a … Read more...

  • 9 Things You Should Never Say When Asking for a Raise

    Asking for more money is a stressful and often awkward experience. Unfortunately, for the uninitiated, it could also be a potentially harmful one for your career if you say/do the wrong thing. Read more...

  • How Can I Stop Hating My Job?

    Basically the problem boils down to this. I've lost respect for this position because it doesn't respect me. Too many times I've been walked all over and expected to pick up the pieces like nothing has ever happened. No one wants to man up … Read more...

  • Battle of the Sexes: Gender Perceptions at Work

    How do men and women truly see each other and their respective roles both at work and at home? Are the stereotypes of old truly on their way to being eradicated? We wanted to find some answers, so we asked more than 2,100 people their … Read more...

  • How to "Unfriend" a Coworker

    When I first started my job, “Melanie” and I became fast friends. But over the past six months she has made some bad relationship decisions that are beginning to impact her work. She cries to me but I can't deal with it in the office. Help! Read more...

  • What is Your Time Management Style?

    You know how some people are always late but tend up spending way more time in a meeting than you think is necessary? And how some people are always prompt? An easy way to recognize someone’s personality style is looking at how they spend … Read more...

  • 11 Reasons Your Co-workers Hate You

    Maybe it was something as huge as taking all the credit for a game-changing business idea, or something as small as chewing gum too loudly at their desks. But whatever the reason, we all have coworkers we absolutely hate. And some of us are … Read more...

  • Do Americans Have a Love Affair with Office Romance?

    Whether it's Jim and Pam on The Office or a real life saga such as former President Bill Clinton and White House intern Monica Lewinsky, America has a certain fondness (or at least a mild obsession with) the notion of an office romance. And … Read more...

  • How to Get Along with Any Boss

    In most cases, whether you have a good or a bad boss depends solely on whether you and your boss share similar personality styles or whether your styles clash. For example, do you sometimes feel your boss plays favorites? If so, consider … Read more...

  • How to Negotiate Salary When You're Friends with Your Boss

    Having a close personal relationship with your boss can have its advantages. But what about when it's past time for a salary increase and neither of you wants to budge? Here's a plan of action. Read more...