May 15, 2020 - Alyssa Taranto What I Learned About Office Politics Photo by fauxels from Pexels Office politics are unavoidable. Ignoring politics can be a disadvantage. Ignoring what’s happening in the office or failing to build professional relationships could be the reason a qualified candidate gets passed up for a promotion. It is important to network with the people who have power over your promotions. It takes both hard work and political savvy to get ahead. People can