When It Comes to Employee Morale, Office Politics Can Be Politically Incorrect

Office politics can be difficult to define, but one thing is certain: there’s no getting around them. For some, mastering office politics is the key to their careers. Others would like to avoid them altogether. And the impact on employee morale, depending on whom you ask, can range from favorable to fatal.

By Dr. Jan Stringer, Ph.D.

The Greek philosopher Aristotle noted in his book, “Politics,” that man is, by nature, a political animal. So it’s no surprise that political animals of all shapes and sizes can be found roaming around the office.

The definition of office politics may … Continue Reading…