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The Surprising Truth About Office Gossip And Belonging

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Research states that a high sense of belonging can lead to a 56% increase in job performance, a 50% reduction in turnover risk, a 167% increase in employer net promoter score, and a 75% decrease in sick days. Gossip is defined as just sharing information, but it can also be a toxic form of empathy.

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Gossiping at work really is bad for your career

Workplace Insight

Gossiping at work can have serious negative impacts on your career, according to new research by Durham University Business School and NEOMA Business School. The study also found that gender had an impact on how gossipers were perceived, with women having a much more negative view of workplace gossipers than men.

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5 Ways Women Can Support Each Other at Work

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Second, if we are moving toward a more progressive world, the women at and below your level in the workplace will be the future of your organization someday. Which employee organizes birthday cards and cakes? But it’s labor that’s not likely to earn a bonus or a promotion for the person undertaking them.

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Why People Gossip At The Office

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Why People Gossip At The Office By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity D o you gossip at the office? Do you get sucked into the gossip of others? Gossip has never been a positive matter. Send me your comments!

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5 Good Lessons from Bad Bosses

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We would go to long lunches, she wouldn’t question if I left early, and would share office-gossip that I knew was unprofessional. He might be the boss on paper, but I had to take control organizing my projects, setting the deadlines and meeting those deadlines. Lacking Leadership. Ignoring Feedback.

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Has digital transformation led to an upsurge in workplace disinformation?

Workplace Insight

With all this in mind, it’s no surprise that rumors have the potential to rapidly escalate to areas such as the workplace, wrecking havoc within organizations and sowing seeds of doubt among employees. Companies that promote an ethos of transparent feedback and incentivize clear communication will see workplace culture blossom.

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Steel Magnolias, Barbie, and Other Wise Women – In Celebration of a Complicated Women’s History Month By Bonnie Low-Kramen

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Olympia loved that at the beginning of the movie, the women could be seen as the beloved and well worn Southern female stereotypes – preoccupied with gossip, clothes, hair, flowers, and food. The decision shouldn’t be solely based on financial considerations but should also take into account the organization’s culture.