How To Avoid Gossip In The Workplace

          Gossiping within a workplace usually occurs by targeting a single individual about whom the information is related to. It can be compared to the old 'Telephone" game wherein, a matter which is conveyed by the first person, goes on sharing with each person by person, and finally when reaching the last person, the whole matter gets twisted which becomes false information. Similarly, inside the office, some bits of gossip may be true whereas others may not. However, gossip is a hurtful means of communication which should be avoided to a great extent.

. Some of the ways to avoid workplace gossip are:

(a)   Analysis should be done about the person who starts spreading the  gossip to know their actual intention.  

(b)   Evaluation should be done on the information received to make a decision whether  to share it or not.

(c)   You should be the last receiver of the gossip.

(d)   Divert the topic of discussion.

(e)   State straightly to the gossiper that you don't entertain such things.

(f)   Warning the gossiper about the consequences of gossiping inside the workplace.

(g)   Set a good example before others by not participating in such gossip  sessions.

                                       Above all, when you come to know of a gossip about you, be ready to confront the person and ask boldly about the issue.