Gossip is as old as humanity itself. Around campfires, over coffee, and – these days – in office hallways and Slack threads, people talk about each other.

Gossip at work is inevitable. But what exactly workers gossip about can be key in dictating company culture. Rumor has it that gossip can be a positive force in workplace cultures, under the right ...

A little gossip at work can be a good thing, according to a new study. By Ellen Scott. 2 years ago. 3 min read. Save for later.

Negative gossip can negatively impact employee performance, says Stallings. “We start to feel less a sense of wellbeing about our work and maybe a little bit more cynicism towards the ...

Quit gossiping at work — and help others get off the gossip wheel, too Gossip in the workplace helps no one — here's how to shut it down on the job Facebook ...

As a business owner, that got me thinking more broadly about gossip in the workplace. The reality is that everyone has a vital role to play in creating a positive work environment.

Manufacturing. Media. Policy. Retail. SportsMoney. ... Make Office Gossip Work For You May 19, 2011, 01:00pm EDT ... Gossip is not what immediately springs to mind when you think of communication ...

In remote- and hybrid-work settings, the watercooler whisper to colleagues has been digitised. But spilling all online can be risky. While some might associate workplace gossip with a toxic office ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. You might have heard that it's bad workplace etiquette to gossip, but if you've witnessed someone with bad behaviour, feel free to ...

Even now, when I mostly work remotely, I still find time for workplace gossip. Every now and then you just need to step away from Slack and dive into somebody’s WhatsApp DMs to get the real ...

Unfortunately gossip entails several risks and potential negative effects. The good news is that there are ways to address gossip that are healthier and more productive for everyone involved.