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

• Running Effective Meetings: Ending the Meeting

  At the end of a business meeting, the organizer summarizes the decisions the group has made, lists the next steps, and assigns action items or tasks to participants. Typically, all action items should be carried out by people who attended … Read more...

• The Science of Schmooze

  At MIT networking sessions, students learn the basics: Arrive early and study the nametags. Never stnd between a potential contact and the bar. Try to position yourself under lights, where you are more visible. Best bet: stand near the … Read more...

• Can my employer put me on a time clock?

  As a salaried exempt supervisor, I have been given more than 40 hours of work per week, had pay cuts, and not been treated well in general. Now my employer is requiring all the salaried exempt employees to use the time clock. My … Read more...

• I found a colleague's resume in the copy machine

  I found a colleague's resume in the copy machine and noticed that he lists some of my responsibilities as his own. I don't want him to get away with this, but I don't think it's common knowledge that he's looking for a new job, so I don't … Read more...

• Twentysomethings have taken over the office

  Twentysomethings have taken over the office where I have been working since they were in elementary school. It seems that everyone has a navel ring except me. Can I stay hip without subjecting myself to the needle? Read more...

• One of my teammates is a slacker

  One of my teammates is a slacker. I'm tired of carrying his weight. What can I say or do? Read more...

• How Can I Help a Stuttering Coworker?

  One of my colleagues stutters. How should I handle this with him in the office? What if we are making a presentation together or doing an important conference call? Read more...

• Take the Mint

  How do I know whether I'm the one with bad breath? And if it's me, what can I do about it? Read more...

• Is it ever OK to act out when leaving a company?

  I know you're not supposed to burn bridges, but I'm so tempted to tell my former employer what they can do with their pink slip. Is it ever OK to act out when leaving a company? Read more...

• Please tell me what to do about coworkers' kids in the office.

  Please tell me what to do about coworkers' kids in the office. I could understand if people brought their children in when there was an emergency, but everywhere I look there seems to be some toddler. The noise and distraction are affecting … Read more...

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