What to Do About Gossip in The Office
There’s nothing worse than gossip in the workplace. Having a habitual gossip in the office affects everyone in several different ways. First, there is the annoying spsss, spsss, spsss of the constant whispering. That in and of itself is enough to distract you from your work. But, the worst part is having to pick up the slack of the person who would rather run their mouth than do actual work.
If you are having trouble dealing with a gossip in your workplace, read below to learn how to handle the situation.
If neither of the above options work for you, your only other option is to go straight to your boss. However, most bosses don’t want to have to deal with such petty issues. If you have to take this method, be sure to handle it with care.
Go to your boss and let them know that you’ve noticed someone in the office who spends a lot of time gossiping and that it is beginning to affect the quality of your work. Let them know if you’ve been picking up the slack from the other employee.
It is also crucial that you say something nice about the accused employee. You don’t want your boss to assume that you are making your complaint simply out of spite or dislike of your co-worker. So, say something like, “Carrie is great, I really like her and her help with (name a project) was invaluable, but can’t keep picking up her slack.” Also, say something along the lines of you being concerned that maybe he or she is unhappy or that something is going on with them. You always want to balance a negative with a positive and show concern whenever addressing a problem with your boss. Otherwise, they’ll become annoyed with you. No one likes a whistle blower in the office.
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