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Office Politics

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

  • Battle of the Sexes: Gender Perceptions at Work

    How do men and women truly see each other and their respective roles both at work and at home? Are the stereotypes of old truly on their way to being eradicated? We wanted to find some answers, so we asked more than 2,100 people their … Read more...

  • How to "Unfriend" a Coworker

    When I first started my job, “Melanie” and I became fast friends. But over the past six months she has made some bad relationship decisions that are beginning to impact her work. She cries to me but I can't deal with it in the office. Help! Read more...

  • What is Your Time Management Style?

    You know how some people are always late but tend up spending way more time in a meeting than you think is necessary? And how some people are always prompt? An easy way to recognize someone’s personality style is looking at how they spend … Read more...

  • 11 Reasons Your Co-workers Hate You

    Maybe it was something as huge as taking all the credit for a game-changing business idea, or something as small as chewing gum too loudly at their desks. But whatever the reason, we all have coworkers we absolutely hate. And some of us are … Read more...

  • Do Americans Have a Love Affair with Office Romance?

    Whether it's Jim and Pam on The Office or a real life saga such as former President Bill Clinton and White House intern Monica Lewinsky, America has a certain fondness (or at least a mild obsession with) the notion of an office romance. And … Read more...

  • How to Get Along with Any Boss

    In most cases, whether you have a good or a bad boss depends solely on whether you and your boss share similar personality styles or whether your styles clash. For example, do you sometimes feel your boss plays favorites? If so, consider … Read more...

  • How to Negotiate Salary When You're Friends with Your Boss

    Having a close personal relationship with your boss can have its advantages. But what about when it's past time for a salary increase and neither of you wants to budge? Here's a plan of action. Read more...

  • Survey: Tattoos Hurt Your Chances of Getting a Job

    Maybe it’s a tribal arm band, the orchids on your lower back playing peek-a-boo with your coworkers, or -- gulp -- you’re wearing it on your face a la Mike Tyson. But even if it’s that cute little leprechaun on your ankle, our latest survey … Read more...

  • Should I Go to Work with the Flu?

    The flu has arrived, delivering its gifts of body aches, fevers, and nausea earlier and more generously than usual. And it's especially costly to workers. Read more...

  • 7 Ways to Stay Relevant in the Workforce

    When generations collide in the workplace, there can be some friction. Here are some tips for older workers to adapt to an ever-changing landscape. Read more...