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Office Politics: The Silent Killer of Workplace Potential In many workplaces, office politics silently erode both individual and organizational growth. Instead of fostering collaboration and trust, it creates an environment where: 1. Mental health suffers: Employees feel stressed, undervalued, and disengaged. 2. Competency takes a back seat: Favoritism and politics overshadow merit, hindering innovation and progress. 3. Talented employees leave: Those who prioritize integrity and growth often seek healthier environments. When office politics thrive, businesses lose—productivity drops, culture deteriorates, and the best talent walks away. It's time we prioritize transparency, fairness, and respect to build workplaces that bring out the best in people—not the worst. What are your thoughts on combating office politics? Have you seen its effects firsthand? #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #MentalHealth #FairWorkplaces

Gen Z values flexibility, transparency, and purpose at work and is willing to move on if those needs aren’t met. Building trust means open communication and clear goals. How is your workplace evolving to meet these expectations? #theloueverettgroup #NewWork #GenZ #Flexibility https://lnkd.in/edxfHc5G

𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠. Now there are two 2024 phrases I couldn't have anticipated speaking about before today! Let's unpack these two concepts which are both related to the current return-to-office phenomenon taking over the corporate world (much to my dismay). Coffee badging refers to the practice of workers clocking in, being seen, grabbing a coffee near a manager (to earn a figurative 'badge' for attendance) and then usually leaving! A third of UK workers who are able to work flexibly admit to coffee badging, according to Owl Labs, a tech company. Companies are responding with tactics of their own, including so-called “office peacocking” where managers attempt to make the office as exciting as possible so that people actually want to be there. But for many employees, who have enjoyed the flexibility offered over the last few years, this is not enough to compensate for reduced autonomy and flexibility. This really does spotlight the farcical nature of the return-to-office mandates. These policies are driving performative behaviour and eroding the hard-won gains that flexible work have contributed to gender equity in the workplce. The reality is, women suffer when flexible work is no longer an option. What organisations don't realise is that by limiting flexibility for all genders, women are disproportionately impacted. Women, on average, perform around twice as much of the daily household duties than men (in heterosexual relationships). The impact on women in these relationships can be a double whammy. Firstly, where their own workplace flexibility is limited, there is an increased strain on their ability to manage the double burden. On top of this, for women whose partners' workplace flexibility is reduced, the helping hand that they may be benefiting from is also taken away. That's a lose-lose for most families. And yet the research shows that flexible work can yield additional productivity levels. We are in the final stages of producing a Shape Talent white paper that compiles the latest research on flexible work and dismantles many of the myths around flexible and remote working. The findings will be presented at a webinar on July 2nd. Registration link in comments. #ThreeBarriers #EDI #GenderEquity https://lnkd.in/edzf7E_H

Micromanagement, credit stealing, scapegoating, manipulative flattery, information hoarding, and undermining trust are common manifestations of office politics. These behaviors can significantly impact workplace dynamics and individual morale. Office politics often stem from jealousy, insecurity, ambition, self-preservation, fear of change, resource grabbing, and personal vendettas. Recognizing these underlying motives can help individuals navigate and mitigate the negative effects of office politics... read more.. #workplace #politics https://lnkd.in/eGCAXvUH

Our new research paper investigates the impact of remote work, office work, and hybrid arrangements on employee behaviors. Do you think we found a significant difference in counterproductive or helpful work behaviors based on where employees work? Read the paper to find out: https://lnkd.in/gXipke2f

Gen Z values flexibility, transparency, and purpose at work and is willing to move on if those needs aren’t met. Building trust means open communication and clear goals. How is your workplace evolving to meet these expectations? #NewWork #GenZ #Flexibility https://lnkd.in/eXKDw_-w

As diversity in workplaces increases, how we include becomes critical. A client shared a story recently of an employee who uses a wheelchair in a hot-desking office being left with out a place to work. The employee explained to the manager the significant time and effort it required just to get into the office and the impact of not having a desk to work on. It was concerning that the manager hadn't considered this. It highlights the importance of checking, asking questions and where possible putting ourselves in other's shoes. #diversityequityinclusion #inclusionmatters

Gen Z values flexibility, transparency, and purpose at work and is willing to move on if those needs aren’t met. Building trust means open communication and clear goals. How is your workplace evolving to meet these expectations? #NewWork #GenZ #Flexibility https://lnkd.in/gd3JJQ_E

Gen Z values flexibility, transparency, and purpose at work and is willing to move on if those needs aren’t met. Building trust means open communication and clear goals. How is your workplace evolving to meet these expectations? #NewWork #GenZ #Flexibility https://lnkd.in/gzNicNPZ

Gen Z values flexibility, transparency, and purpose at work and is willing to move on if those needs aren’t met. Building trust means open communication and clear goals. How is your workplace evolving to meet these expectations? #NewWork #GenZ #Flexibility https://lnkd.in/gDiT7R-J