The prevalence and damaging effects of workplace politics

Workplace politics can be one of the most harmful and counterproductive aspects of a business. Politics in the workplace involves people choosing their words and actions based not on what they genuinely think, but on what they want others to do or think. It is a form of manipulation and a violation of honesty. Despite its negative impact, politics is unfortunately quite common in organizations, leading to poor decision-making, slowed productivity, and low morale. Overcoming workplace politics requires actively discouraging it, promoting truth-telling, and rewarding individuals who demonstrate integrity and transparency.