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.
7 Salary Negotiation Tips for Women - How to Get Ahead Without Negative Feedback
Women are far less likely than men to negotiate at work, which typically costs women more than half a million dollars in earnings over the course of their respective careers, according to Linda Babcock and Sara Lashever, authors of the book … Read more...
Horrible Bosses Survey: Nazis, Human Dartboards & Unemployed Santas
In Honor of the New Movie "Horrible Bosses," Salary.com Polled Its Readers to Find the Worst Real-Life Bosses At some point in your career it’s happened to you. You get saddled with "that boss." The boss who drives you crazy, mistreats you … Read more...
Avoid Foreign Faux Pas: 14 Office Customs around the World
If you're an American working in an office in the United States, "casual Friday," efficient office lunches that allow you to chomp away while simultaneously negotiating deals, and canvassing cubicles to sell your child's Girl Scout cookies … Read more...
15 Stellar Gift Ideas for Last-Minute Shoppers
Whether you celebrate Hannukah, Kwanzaa, Christmas or Festivus (and who doesn't love the Airing of Grievances?), holiday gift-giving is in full swing. To that end, we've put together a bunch of awesome gifts for the people on your list. … Read more...
It's Inappropriate, but Is It Illegal? 7 Iffy Office Scenarios
Are your workplace words and actions fun and harmless, or are you violating federal laws? Since people have various thresholds of what is appropriate and what is not, the answer is rarely black and white. This article explores seven … Read more...
Be a Joker, Not a Jerk: 7 Dos and Don'ts of Workplace Humor
Research shows that humor works wonders for your health by relieving both physical and emotional stress and connecting you to others. Because of this, appropriate office humor is one of the best ways to relieve on-the-job tension, boost … Read more...
A Workplace Guide to Harmonious Holidays
"The most wonderful time of the year" can seem like anything but when you're worried about family get-togethers, endless gift lists and shrinking budgets. And if you do not celebrate any holidays during this time, you can end up feeling … Read more...
Know the Code: Work Wardrobe Dos and Don'ts
Pleading ignorance isn't going to save your job if you show up for work inappropriately dressed. It's not a secret code. It's a dress code. Whether informally followed or clearly outlined line by line in an employee manual, trust us. It … Read more...
Over 45? Rejuvenate Your Job Search and Get Hired
The proportion of older workers participating in the labor force is at an all-time high. The problem is, when this group of workers gets down-sized out of a job, they spend much longer looking for new employment than their younger … Read more...
Crimes of the Cubicle: 15 Desk Don'ts
It’s your cubicle. You even have a nameplate. So it’s your personal space, right? Not really. It’s more like a seat at the dinner table than a room in the house. In other words, any sense of privacy is an illusion. Treat your office space … Read more...
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