Why is workplace gossip dangerous?
For starters, it’s a productivity killer. Employees spend an average of 65 hours a year distracted by rumors in the office, according to a USA Today article. And a recent Randstad survey found that office gossip was at the top of its list of seven problem behaviors. And there are legal perils: Potential defamation and harassment suits, invasion of privacy, and less obvious threats. A California employee even sought workers’ compensation, claiming that gossip caused psychological problems. She was unsuccessful, but the employer had to defend the claim. Don’t allow ugly rumors to disrupt your workforce. Learn how to prevent office gossip and mitigate the damage after rumors start flying by participating in the all-new audio conference, Shhhhh! Stop the Rumor Mill: Legal and Practical Ways to End Dangerous Office Gossip. In just 90 minutes, nationally recognized employment law attorney John Phillips and in-demand SHRM speaker Margaret Morford will show you: • The danger signals that indic
