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Gossip, rumors and drama at work can cut your career short. Seemingly it appears that gossip is part of the overall communications network but this changes quickly when feelings and good will are damaged. If you become known as the gossip generator people who take you seriously and this could hurt your promotional opportunities. Let us put together a hypothetical worker name Johnny. He is a hard working fellow, has a good education and would be an excellent candidate for a promotion. However, Johnny is more than friendly with people, he is the gossip maker who repeats or generates new stories whenever he gets a chance. The problem with Johnny is that he is constantly as the center of turmoil in the workplace. He develops a posse, gets in drama related events with other workers, and is a regular participant in workplace spats. His superiors spend so much time with these problems that it is becoming cumbersome to deal with anymore. Do you think he is such a great candidate for promotion now? Think of the definition of gossip for a second. 'Rumor's foundation is a lack of evidence -- without regard for topic; gossip specifies the topic -- the moral doings of other humans -- but ignores its factuality Fine suggests (1985).' Thus rumors and gossip are not based in fact and can damage a person reputation. What is the natural reaction when you are accusing someone of wrong doing? They might get angry, defend against themselves, and attack the accuser. What is the impact of this in the workplace? In most cases this can lead to all type of internal squabbling, holding of information and undermining which damages how the organization functions. Gossip is the opposite of team work. As we have learned from the Japanese team work is essential in this highly productive and global environment. Those companies that can master team work will succeed. People who engage in gossip destroy the ability of the organization to work as a team. The more gossip mongers your organization has the less efficient it will be. The next time you are given a little bit of insider news be aware of passing that information off to other people. If you do, your credibility will be destroyed, and people won’t trust what you are saying. Your superiors will also avoid promoting you to a higher position that requires the management of other because you could potentially do more damage. Your best course of action is to let the rumors stop with you. Murad Ali, a two-time published author, writes articles and offers advertisement space for businesses. Visit http://www.thenewbusinessworld.blogspot.com
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