How Do You Stop The Spread Of Malicious Gossip And Rumors About Co-Workers?
Malicious rumors attack the very spirit of an individual. There’s no place for them in the principled workplace. Unfortunately, we’re all guilty of spreading rumors. It usually starts innocently enough, but when we “spin” or create juicy stories, they can quickly change into rumors. A recent survey on office rumors revealed that workers who start rumors know more about what’s going on in the office than those who refrain from doing so. Those participants involved in the survey admitted that they make speculations and spin juicy stories, but the majority of them said that they only engage in rumor mongering occasionally. Why is the rumor mill such a widespread workplace activity? Unfortunately, many organizations don’t provide feasible explanations of what’s going on. In the absence of any formal communication, workers are left to their own devices. To keep from falling into the rumor mill trap, here are several tips you can use. Stop spreading rumors immediately. Model this behavior an
