Office Politics And Its Effect In The Workplace (Part Two)

To nip behaviours with political nuances in the bud, Sosnowski suggested coming up with a set of organisation values; like transparency, impact and communication; and then hiring employees who embody those values.

Additionally, he argues that it is extremely important to create and adhere to clear organisational policies for bonuses, promotions, reprimands applicable across the board.

According to Sosnowski:¹

"Let your employees know what their options are, what is achievable for them and how to get there. Establish clear paths they should take to achieve their goals. Teach the employees the ways to build healthy relationships and how to respect others and be respected. Once positive behaviours are encouraged and fair solutions provided, employees should not feel the need to engage in competitive or unfair practices."