Almost every office environment has some politics going on. If you want to survive as a successful corporate employee of that office, then you will need to survive the politics.
The careers of many competent employees have been damaged and destroyed because of office politics in many cases. You will not want this to be your case. That’s why you should follow the following tips in order to deal with such politics like a pro. Without any further delay, let’s dig deeper into it.
1.     Read Your Job Description Carefully
The first thing that you would want to do is read your job description carefully. You should go through your contract thoroughly and know all the legal complications and intricacies that come with the contract.
If you are not comfortable with any of the situations mentioned in the job description, you can call the managers and ask for an alteration in that particular clause. Make sure that your job description mentions the salary exactly as negotiated by you with HR. Similarly, also have a look at the terms and conditions of promotions and growth in that particular company. This information can literally help you when things go against your will to the extent that you might need to hire a personal injury lawyer to preserve your corporate rights.
2.     Document Your Performance
Never underestimate the power of documentation. Always keep working on your portfolio and on an individual basis which is only possible if you document all your performances and projects. It can take just one fight for your team members to discredit you for a project that you might have put your hard work and grinding hours into.
That’s why you should ensure that your performance is documented so no one can steal your credit later.
3.     Become a Valuable Asset to the Company
When you join the company, try to underpromise and overdeliver. But this philosophy should go for volunteer work. Don’t take on the responsibility of all the volunteer work on your shoulders, instead, whenever you are assigned some volunteer work, try to give a longer deadline, and then deliver in a shorter span of time to surprise your managers. It will have a better impression on your managers compared to when you set a deadline and deliver late.
4.     Make Sure You Are Getting a Lawful Wage
Getting a lawful wage is a basic right of every citizen in every country. Many countries have specific laws and regulations in place that ensure the application of this law.
There are many states that have the law of transparent wages and that will apply to different companies situated in those states meaning you should be able to see the salary range given or offered by those companies. Only apply if you feel that your skills and experience are getting fairly compensated.
5.     File a Lawsuit For Unlawful Termination if Any
Lastly, many employers unlawfully terminate the contract of their employees, because of unannounced reasons. You can file a lawsuit against the employers if something like this happens to you.