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

• Women Negotiate Salary If They Know It's Negotiable

  When specifically told the salary for job offers is negotiable, women actually became more likely to negotiate than men. But why? Read more...

• TMI: Coworkers Airing Dirty Laundry on Facebook

  Facebook "etiquette" is evolving. Never before have we shared so much with so many. Read more...

• 6 Tips to Survive Your Holiday Office Party

  With its booze, year-long pent-up emotions towards co-workers, the specter of organizational politics, various inter-office rivalries and the "secret" cubicle farm romance everyone knows about, the annual company holiday party has all the … Read more...

• Are Bald Men Better Negotiators?

  It has long been understood that, for men with thinning hair, the comb-over is rarely a wise choice. In fact, thanks to recent research by Wharton School lecturer Albert Mannes, there is now evidence that men who embrace baldness by shaving … Read more...

• An Introvert's Guide to Dressing for Success

  Some people -- especially introverts -- think it’s a waste of time to worry about their appearance. Yet we can’t really see ourselves -- and every day we’re subject to snap judgments just based on how we look. Read more...

• 10 Tips for Talking Politics at Work

  Regardless of how you're voting in November, there are unspoken guidelines you should follow when it comes to talking politics during work hours. Because after months of mudslinging and debate, the next president will be chosen, but you'll … Read more...

• What to Do When Employers Are Discriminating Based on Race

  Feeling judged for anything more (or less) than the manner and content of our work is offensive, frustrating and disheartening. The resultant discouragement can derail careers and cost companies the contributions of valuable employees. … Read more...

• What Good Is a Raise If There's No Extra Money?

  They fired the CFO and want me to take his place. I try to talk with them about a salary increase but they brush me off. I want the job and I can do it well, but is it really too much to ask to be compensated fairly? Read more...

• 5 Reasons You Should Be Transparent at Work

  Transparency is one of the most misunderstood concepts in executive circles. Clear to all ranks however, is the notion that a perceived lack of it can have a crippling effect on a leader’s reputation. Read more...

• How Should I Handle a Passive-Aggressive Boss?

  Wouldn’t it be nice to just sit down and have a little chat when those situations arise? But that is exactly what the passive-aggressive personality seeks to avoid. Whether due to unresolved issues from childhood or problems with authority … Read more...

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