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Mon, Aug 11th, 2008
Office Gossip
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Office Gossip

 

In a professional setting, it is important to protect your company's integrity. Gossip is one of the fastest ways to damage credibility, and the moment that a business lacks credibility, all sorts of things can go wrong.  

 

Credibility builds trust, and it is vital for clients and employees to trust one another with information, duties, and responsibilities. In order for companies to have long lasting relationships with their employees and clients, trust is a key factor.   

 

Unfortunately, there is no foolproof way to stop gossip from happening in the office. Try to live by the saying: "If you can't say something nice, then don't say anything at all."  If you hear something but are not 100% positive it's a fact, don't repeat it.

 

Stick to working hard and avoid the office gossip. It will pay off for you in the end!

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Mon, Aug 11th, 2008 10:53am

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Be straightforward. Tell them that you are trying to focus on your work and are trying to avoid the office chatter. By doing so in a professional manner, you aren't accusing them of gossiping, but simply saying that you want to stay out of it. Who knows, maybe they will follow the same suit.
Posted by QPS Companies , Wed, Aug 13th, 2008 3:33pm
What advice do you give? How can I stop a coworker from always telling me the gossip?
Posted by Sandy , Wed, Aug 13th, 2008 3:17pm


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