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

• 6 Signs Your Boss Hates You

  Have you read the book "He's Just Not That Into You?" While the now famous book-turned-movie deals with showing women all the signs of indifference from the men they're trying to date, the same principles can be applied to platonic … Read more...

• 7 Signs You Have Terrible People Skills

  Soft skills, sometimes called "people skills" or "emotional intelligence," are less tangible qualities that determine how you manage your own behavior, as well as interact with and get along with others. While soft skills are more difficult … Read more...

• 6 Ways to Exert More Influence at Work

  Ever feel like the late comedian Rodney Dangerfield -- that no matter what you do at work you just "can’t get no respect?" From the bully in the cubicle next to you to a boss who seems oblivious to your accomplishments to the people … Read more...

• How to Get Along with (Almost) Anyone at Work

  Quick -- what's your most important business skill? Give up? It's your personality. And until you understand what personality type you are and how you can successfully mesh with others, you'll never truly reach your maximum potential. Read more...

• 10 Work Lessons You Can Learn from Mad Men

  While the expectations for workplace behavior have certainly changed since the 1960s, this season of Mad Men still offered up a few useful lessons for today's ambitious professional. Read more...

• 5 Ways to Get Ahead During Summer

  And suddenly, Summer. Coats go into storage, you’re buying sunscreen by the gallon, and your mind instantly shifts from spreadsheets and status meetings to suntans and sandy beaches. However, while kids might be screaming "school's out for … Read more...

• Group Work: Do You Play Well With Others?

  In high school, when the teacher announced that the next project would involve working in groups, it was not uncommon for a murmur of discontent to ripple through the room. What if I get stuck with that know-it-all or worse, that really … Read more...

• 7 Things Administrative Assistants Hate About Their Bosses

  Even though you should be giving your assistant a gift this week, we thought we'd turn the tables and do something different. Most administrative professionals need their jobs and therefore can't tell their bosses what drives them nuts … Read more...

• Close the Gender Wage Gap

  David Guarino and Rachel Koch are part of a team of developers who created www.closethewagegap.com, in response to the U.S. Department of Labor's call to action in January. The challenge was developed in conjunction with President Obama's … Read more...

• 5 Keys to Winning the Battle of the Sexes

  There is a basic way to counter the pitfalls of gender stereotyping: Adapt and Adopt. If, from the outset, we recognize that taking charge and taking care are both positive attributes, and that each is required for effective leadership, … Read more...

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