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Gossip is Most Common Form of Office Politics
August 28, 2012 by William FriersonIt seems that the workplace is not a popular place to talk politics, but that doesn’t mean that politics are not in the workplace. Workers who try to avoid office politics say that gossip is all too common.
The U.S. presidential campaign may be heating up, but it’s considerably cooler in the office, a new Robert Half survey suggests. Four in 10 (40 percent) workers interviewed characterized themselves as “occasional voters” when participating in office politics, limiting their involvement to issues that affect them directly. Another 39 percent said they are “neutral parties” who stay completely out of the fray. Continue Reading
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Office Politics: Why You Need to Play the Game
July 30, 2012 by William FriersonThe politics of Obama, Romney & Co. are on everyone’s lips these days as the challengers and incumbents in the race for the highest office in the land battle it out on a global stage. Alas, the commentary’s rarely positive.
These days the term politics has become a four-letter word for many, in part because it represents a fraternity that spends more time defending itself than abiding by its dictionary definition: activities which are associated with government. The word has evolved to mean: the relational dynamics associated with influencing and governing — be it a country or a company — that become the currency of executing and trading favors and fostering opinions. Continue Reading
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Office Politics Play a Role in Career Advancement, Most Workers Say
February 24, 2012 by William FriersonAre office politics really necessary to move up the corporate ladder?
Whether you’re running for office or just working in one, it pays to be a good politician, a new Robert Half survey suggests. More than half (56 percent) of workers interviewed said involvement in office politics is at least somewhat necessary to get ahead.
Workers were asked, “In your opinion, what effect, if any, does involvement in office politics have on one’s career?” Their responses: Continue Reading
