There's a big difference between gossiping and venting at work, says bestselling author and leadership expert Simon Sinek.

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 ...

Sme workplace gossip could reduce the likelihood of employee turnover and, as a result, potentially boost an organization’s effectiveness, according to new research from Binghamton University.

As you make your way to the coffee pot in the morning, you see it: three co-workers are huddled in the corner, talking in quiet voices. They wave you over to join in the banter. As you sip your coffee ...

The study identified subtle ways the targets of gossip are negatively evaluated during formal work meetings, including veiling criticism with sarcasm or talking up another colleague for comparison. It ...

From the very outset of any business venture, the importance of establishing a vibrant, cohesive company culture should be a top priority. Your company culture will be the context upon which your ...

Add another benefit to working from home: With fewer serendipitous watercooler conversations, a fully remote team may slow down office gossip, says Sara J. Perry, professor of management at Baylor ...

It’s easier said than done, but don’t give the whisperers the benefit of witnessing you feeling upset and anxious. If you don’t care—or at the very least act as though you don’t care—they won’t either ...

Everyone “knows” that gossip in the workplace is a serious problem. I did a Google search of “workplace gossip” and quickly turned up the following stories: - Ways to stop negative office gossip - ...

Seyfarth Synopsis: According to the 4th Circuit, a female employee who was subjected to false rumors that her promotion was a result of sleeping with the boss can levy her claim for sex-based ...