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“They said WHAT!?” How to Deal with Gossip in the Workplace

December 12, 2024

Gossip sneaks into even the most professional environments, from a hushed hallway exchange to whispers over coffee that can morph into a full-on, career-damaging morale buster. Maybe you’ve experienced it yourself, overhearing a comment about a coworker’s “extended lunch” with the boss or catching a passing remark about someone’s recent promotion. It’s a universal experience—most people have either seen gossip in action or been caught in its crosshairs.