If you think that cliques are a thing of your past or your biggest

high school nightmare, you couldn't be more wrong. According to some

surveys, nearly 43% of employees form cliques, a tightly knit group of

people who socialize inside and outside the office while excluding

others.



Even though many companies insist on teamwork, cliques can be

detrimental to employee morale and cause workplace bullying. People

may feel left out or less important, which is bad for business.



Let's see how to deal with cliques at work and if there is a way to

avoid such behavior.



WHAT IS A CLIQUE?



Based on multiple dictionary explanations, a clique is a small,

close-knit group of individuals who doesn't allow others to join in.

They have their inner circle of people held together by common

purposes, views, and interests.



CLIQUES IN THE WORKPLACE



Workplace cliques are a group of colleagues who frequently socialize

inside and outside of the office. They share common interests, discuss

what they like to do ...