Office gossip thrives when leaders leave gaps in meaning and explanation. Informal talk helps teams make sense of uncertainty long before confusion hardens into mistrust.

Ask people to generate a list of social sins, and sooner or later, gossip is bound to come up. Sure, it pales in comparison to coveting thy neighbor, but the Bible does warn us that we should “not go ...

Most of us learn early in our careers that gossip is something to avoid. It’s portrayed as unprofessional, distracting, and even harmful. But research suggests a more nuanced story. What we commonly ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A new study by the University of New Mexico suggests certain types of gossiping with your coworkers may actually be good. “Gossip, for a long time, has been labeled as harmful or ...

Rumor has it that gossip can be a positive force in workplace cultures, under the right circumstances. While talking smack behind a colleague’s back likely won’t produce any personal or organizational ...