Episode 82: Gossip in the Workplace: How to Spot It, Stop It, and Shift Culture
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of gossip in the workplace and how leaders can address it to improve culture.
In this episode of HRDQ in Review, host Sarah, Learning Events Manager at HRDQ, sits down with Marsha King to discuss one of the most relatable workplace challenges—gossip. Based on her webinar “Gossip in the Workplace: How to Spot It, Stop It, and Shift Culture,” Marsha shares insights into how gossip starts, why it spreads, and how leaders can take steps to shift workplace culture. She also opens up about her own experiences with gossip—why it can feel good in the moment but ultimately harms trust, morale, and mental health. Drawing on her background in human resource and organization development, Marsha explains how emotions and communication dynamics drive gossip behavior and what organizations can do to address it effectively. Action Items: Subscribe to the HRDQ-U newsletter for exclusive updates and resources. Follow and review the HRDQ-U in Review podcast on your preferred platform. Episode Sponsors: HRDQ-U: Unlock your potential with HRDQ-U memberships! Gain exclusive access to top-tier training resources, webinars, and tools that elevate your team's performance. Use code HRDQUSAVE10 at checkout for 10% off your first year of your annual membership. Visit hrdqu.com to…
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