What Type Of Employee Are You?

Based on research conducted by Robert Half International, a staffing firm, 40 percent of employees to categorize themselves as "occasional voters' (voters at certain times only) and restrict themselves from problems related election. Thirty-nine percent claim to be a neutral group.

Although not involved in politics intensive office, most employees still observing political movements in their offices. including gossiping, flattering the boss in order to benefit and recognize the work of others.

"To be involved in office politics do not provide benefits to the career, but still we must pay attention to the political movements that occur in the workplace," says Max Messmer, CEO of Robert Half International. Moreover, many people who dare to sacrifice others for career advancement.

To that end, Robert Half identifies the types of employees based on political behavior at work and how to work with them:

Gossip.

    People usually like to spread rumors that can cause a stir. Keeping away from them is the best option.

The thief.

    They usually like to acknowledge the work of others as his work. To overcome this, it's good to keep records of all contributions made and reported to the supervisor as soon as possible.

Sycophant.

    This type is usually no shame to give praise to their superiors. Although annoying, better leave it as it is usually superior to look at their own behavior and recognize employees like this.

Handyman sabotage.

    Be careful with these people because they can just drop you. Away from her and keep being yourself is the best option to deal with it.

Advisory.

    For these types of employees, approached it becomes profitable because they usually have a close relationship with the boss.

The study was based on a survey of more than 700 employees in North America over the age of 18 years and working in an office environment, not a field worker.