by Rika Whelan | Feb 9, 2024 | Workplace Gossip
What would you do, when it’s not an employee that gossips, but rather a fellow leader or even a line manager? In a recent episode on my YouTube Channel (Watch here), I discussed ways that you can deal with this situation. The Challenges of leadership Being in a... 
by Rika Whelan | Feb 4, 2024 | Workplace Gossip
Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that often flies under the radar, yet has profound implications for our workplaces. We’re talking about the consequences of gossip on organisations, exploring how those whispered conversations can actually leave a... 
by Rika Whelan | Feb 4, 2024 | Workplace Gossip
Workplace gossip, frequently dismissed as mere harmless chatter or casual conversation, can unleash a wide array of devastating and damaging outcomes for individuals within an organization. Far from being just innocuous banter, the repercussions, or consequences of... 
by Rika Whelan | Jan 17, 2024 | Workplace Culture, Workplace Gossip
In this blog, I’ll be answering the question… Is it really gossip? I’ve often been asked what is the difference between Office Chatter and Gossip. Let’s define each of the terms: Office Chatter Office chatter refers to casual and often... 
by Rika Whelan | Nov 12, 2023 | Workplace Culture, Workplace Gossip
“Tolerating a bad employee is a quick way to demotivate a great employee.”Gene Hammett What is workplace gossip? According to HRZone, “Workplace gossip is a form of informal communication among colleagues focused on the private, personal,...