Tag: office politics
3 Lessons to Stay Away from Office Politics for Recent Graduates
So you’re new to this thing called the working world, and although you may know the general rules as stipulated in a company handbook, and you know that you should dress well and be on time, you might not know too much about office politics. No matter how free ofRead More
6 Ways to Rise Above Workplace Politics (and Emerge Unscathed)
Unless you have always worked by yourself, you are likely to have come across office politics in one form or another. When you think about it, it is just another way of describing human relationships. It’s not surprising that workplaces usually have some type of politics — especially when the natureRead More
Is Office Dating Appropriate?
According to a recent article on CBS MoneyWatch, office romances are becoming increasingly common. In a way, it makes sense, because if you’re working crazy hours trying to keep your boss happy, it’s tough to find time to meet people outside the office. Of course, dating a coworker can seriouslyRead More
Are Work Friends Counterproductive?
A few years ago when I began working at a startup company, I made friends with several of my colleagues in the marketing and creative departments. We’d grab lunch together and occasionally meet up on the weekends or after work. I’d never been super-close with any of my coworkers before,Read More