Workplace Politics

How To Manage Politics In The

Workplace?
By
Raj (HR Manager)
 Workplace Politics
 Workplace politics refers to the ridiculous
behaviour of an individual against his team
member to spoil his image and reputation at the
workplace.
 Office politics is something which is not in our
control.
 In every company, you find people who are
involved in politics to make their position secure
at the workplace.
 Reasons
 Some of the reasons why employees are involved in
politics:
 Gain more attention and win appreciation from their
seniors in the company.
 Get along with deadlines without doing much hard work.
 Save their job at his workplace.
 Earn more respect and rewards at the workplace.
 Employees also engage in office politics to reap financial,
emotional rewards.
 They might have a desire for power so they will abandon
all ethics and integrity to receive what ever they want.
 Best ways to Manage Politics
 Some of the best ways to manage office politics:

 Forgive and Forget

 Never get involved in any controversies
 It is important to concentrate on your work
 Never find faults in others
 Set a goal for yourself
 Never spread rumours against any person
 Always hold back your temper at the workplace
 Never depend on verbal communication
 Never react to small issues
 Forgive and Forget

 If you are the victim of office politics, then you can

address the issue with your reporting manager,
shake hands with him move on with your life.
 Bearing grudges against them and disputing with
them would only damage your reputation.
 Controversies

 Never get involved in any controversies at the

workplace.

 It is much better to avoid unnecessary disputes

and conflicts.
 Concentrate On Your Work

 It is important to concentrate on your work rather

than interfering in other people’s life and work.
 Never Find Faults In Others

 Never find faults in others at office.

 Try your best to help your teammates whenever

needed and never give anyone wrong suggestions.
 Set Goals For Yourself

 It is essential to set a goal for yourself and stay

focused.

 Never let anyone influence you and affect your

performance at work.
 Never Spread Rumours

 Never spread rumours against any person in the

workplace.
 It is much better to discuss issues face to face with
the person rather than talking bad about that
person from behind.
 Stop criticising others always look for positive in
every person.
 Hold Back Your Temper At The
Workplace

 Always hold back your temper at the workplace and speak

politely with everyone in the office.

 Never use harsh language which could hurt others at your

work location.
 Verbal Communication

 Never depend on verbal communication.

 Make a habit by communicating through emails

and keep your boss in the loop in all types of
communication.
 Never React To Small Issues
 Never react to small issues when someone play politics
because it is the hard work that pays off in the long run.
 Any employee who is playing politics might get instant
recognition and fame but he would be fired from the
organisation if he does not perform well at the job location
or does not have the required skill set.
 If your team mate is complaining on you to your boss by
making personal remarks against you, then is this case, you
can make sure that all your achievements are documented
and saved in a safe place before you speak to your boss.
 Never Give up
 Changing jobs frequently because of office politics is not
a right solution.
 Every employee in the organisation must know how to
deal with politics in their workplace.
 Dealing with workplace politics can be very frustrating
and in some cases, because it could also lead to
depression when your job is very necessary for your
livelihood.
 Quitting your job because of office politics in not a
solution to your problem. Always come up with new
ways to manage office politics.
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