Everyone gossips. It's a simple fact of life. When gossip gets out of hand, it can cause negative impacts on a workplace. This course will show you how gossip can be both negative and positive. You will learn what to do if you are the victim of gossip, avoid being involved in gossip and how organizations can minimize the prevalence of gossip in the workplace.
Everyone has most likely heard of gossip. But did you know there are multiple types of gossip? This course on Preventing Workplace Gossip will give you an understanding of the different types and the impacts each has.
You will also learn how to avoid gossip and what to do if you find yourself the victim of gossip. Finally, organizations can take steps to prevent and minimize gossip in the workplace. You will learn the techniques organizations can use as well as how to properly implement a gossip policy.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the types of gossip
- Bust myths about gossip
- Learn how to tell when you are gossiping
- Learn ways to prevent and avoid gossip
Skills you’ll gain
Employee RelationsHostile Work EnvironmentSocial InfluencesWorkplace RelationshipsWorkplace SafetyWorkplace Violence Prevention And ResponseWhat You'll Learn
- Identify the different types of gossip and the impacts each one has
- Distinguish positive gossip from negative gossip and intent from impact
- Recognize the signs that tell you when you are gossiping
- Bust common myths about gossip and understand why people gossip
- Apply ways to prevent and avoid gossip in the workplace
- Implement a gossip policy and the techniques organizations use to minimize gossip
Key Takeaways
- Gossip is a normal fact of workplace life, but when it gets out of hand it can have negative impacts on a workplace.
- There are multiple types of gossip, and gossip can be both negative and positive.
- Learners can recognize when they are gossiping and take steps to avoid being involved in it.
- If you are the victim of gossip, the course explains what you can do in response.
- Organizations can prevent and minimize gossip by using specific techniques and by properly implementing a gossip policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It covers the different types of gossip and their impacts, how to tell when you are gossiping, how to avoid gossip and what to do if you are the victim, and how organizations can prevent and minimize gossip, including how to properly implement a gossip policy.
What will I be able to do after completing this course?
You will understand the types of gossip, be able to bust myths about gossip, learn how to tell when you are gossiping, and learn ways to prevent and avoid gossip.
Does the course explain both negative and positive sides of gossip?
Yes. The course shows how gossip can be both negative and positive, and covers intent versus impact as well as why people gossip.
What should I do if I am the victim of gossip?
The course includes a lesson on what to do when you are the victim of gossip, along with guidance on how to avoid being involved in gossip.
Which skills does this course relate to?
It relates to Employee Relations, Hostile Work Environment, Social Influences, Workplace Relationships, Workplace Safety, and Workplace Violence Prevention and Response.
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(cheerful music) How does gossip get started? How does it affect the workplace? How can you put an end to it for good? These are all questions you may be asking yourself whenever you see colleagues suspiciously huddled together. Workplace gossip can have serious negative effects on both individuals and entire organizations. When employees feel inadequately informed, or if they feel a business is not keeping its promises to its team members, negativity, misinformation, gossip, and rumors can begin to spread. In this course, Preventing Workplace Gossip, you will learn how to keep gossip to a minimum in your organization. We'll look at ways gossip can negatively affect a workplace, as well as some reasons people spread gossip. Let's begin by defining gossip.
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