Office politics will never go away. It's a fact of company life.
When we think of office politics, the implication is usually malicious. We think of power struggles, allegiances, back-stabbing and malicious gossip. Some people succeed on it, but most people find it utterly wretched.
While majority of employees feel office politics hurt productivity, a 2012 survey by Robert Half International shows 56% of workers feel politicking is necessary to get ahead in their career.
However, destructive office politics can demoralize an organization, hamper productivity, and decrease company revenue.
So what can you do to prevent your career and personal life from being damaged by rampant office politics and gossip?
Here are some tips, both applicable for staff and management, on how to deal with office politics.
Watch the video to find out more.
