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.
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...
Employers Asking for Facebook Passwords: Privacy Concern or Evolution of the Job Interview?
More than two weeks after the Associated Press reported on the trend of employers demanding access to applicants' Facebook accounts, politicians, job hunters and the social network itself continue to grapple with the story's ramifications. Read more...
Networking Tips to Land Your First Job
Are you planning a transition “from college to career?” You won’t want to miss out on advice from Lindsey Pollak, a recognized expert on next-generation career trends. She recently released a new edition of her terrific book, Getting from … Read more...
Promoting Mediocrity: Why Employers Don't Always Reward the Best Talent
Everyone knows "That Guy" at work. He's competent (mostly), but never brilliant. He turns his work in by deadline, makes pleasant water-cooler conversation and walks out the door at the stroke of 5. He is emphatically mediocre. Why, then, … Read more...
Do Not Click This Link -- 14 Ways to Manage Distractions at Work
Offices -- whether in a traditional setting or at home -- are rife with distractions. From annoying coworkers to tasks left undone, there is no shortage of ways to get sidetracked. And while you can't escape all of them, there are ways to … Read more...
12 Bad Habits That Hold Good People Back
Most self-help books tell you all the things you need to start doing if you want to be successful. Which is why James Waldroop's "The 12 Bad Habits That Hold Good People Back: Overcoming the Behavior Patterns That Keep You From Getting … Read more...
7 Ways to Show Employees Some Love
This "holiday," established in 1995, serves as a day to honor workers across the country. After all, National Bosses Day is celebrated in October, so it’s only fair the rank and file employees have their moment in the sun as well. That’s … Read more...
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