How to Win at Workplace Politics
Irrational behavior of an individual against his colleague to tarnish his image and spoil his reputation at the workplace refers to politics.
Office Politics is something which is inevitable. In every organization you would definitely find someone or the other indulged in politics to make his position secure at the workplace.
Employees are involved in politics to:
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Gain attention and win appreciation from seniors.
Be in the limelight without working hard.
Save his job.
Earn respect at the workplace.
Achieve something beyond ones control and power.
Frequently changing jobs due to politics is no solution. An individual must know how to deal with politics at the workplace.
Let us go through some tips to win at office politics:
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