Rumor has it that gossip can be a positive force in workplace cultures, under the right circumstances. While talking smack behind a colleague’s back likely won’t produce any personal or organizational ...

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Most of us learn early in our careers that gossip is something to avoid. It’s portrayed as unprofessional, distracting, and even harmful. But research suggests a more nuanced story. What we commonly ...

Young businesswoman listening to her colleague telling her a secret on a seminar in board room. Focus is on man. An intricate dance is unfolding in today’s workplaces, where gossip masquerades as ...

Office gossip can be one of the biggest challenges to a productive and harmonious workplace. It seems like a harmless way to connect with colleagues over the water cooler, but in reality, gossip can ...

In high school, you might have dreamt of the day when everyone grew up and stopped gossiping. Then, you entered the workforce and realized that gossip doesn't have age limits. Who wants any of the ...