A survival guide that will help you battle your way through office politics
23rd June ,2007
Irrespective of where you work, office politics is here to say. People gossip, are jealous, have favorites and just enjoy attention by playing their part in office politics. Here is a guide to help you deal with Office Politics.
4. The favorite syndrome
Accept that people will always have favorites, as this is human nature. Look at yourself; even you will have someone whom you are partial to. Do not let this dampen your enthusiasm for work. Instead of complaining about favoritism you should try working harder. Sooner or later the upper management will notice you.
5. The tough boss syndrome
Learn to live with your tough boss. Many people decide to quit their jobs in search of an ideal place to work in. Believe me, there is no ideal place, it's up to you how you make it. Therefore you should learn to live with your boss and understand him. Sooner or later he will respond accordingly.
6. The I don't care management syndrome
What do you do if the management is fully aware of the extreme politics situation and at times also feeds a bit of politics into the system? I would then suggest that you better start hunting for other options because such an organization has already dug its grave and caste its stone. But before you jump to another organization, always do your research well. Ask your friends working for the other company. They will help you with insider information. The reason why you should do this is because you don't want to land up in another organization with a similar issue.
