DISQUS

KnowHR Blog: Psst…Did You Hear?

  • Laurie Ruettimann · 1 year ago
    I also like, "Three people can keep a secret if two are dead."
  • Frank Roche · 1 year ago
    Ain't that the truth? I hate the gossip culture...but I love a good secret.
  • Bill · 1 year ago
    Sometimes knowing how gossip works at your place can be a powerful tool to getting out information in a way that is very sticky.
  • Frank Roche · 1 year ago
    Great point. Trials balloons are launched in the rumor mill first.
  • rick · 1 year ago
    If you manage people it is so important to keep up with the gossip. Far too many things become real even when they aren't. It is best to correct misperceptions quickly.
  • Chad Bordeaux · 1 year ago
    I remember a salon client once called the backroom the devil's playground. This is where all the stylist went to "gossip" and destroy the morale of the salon.

    Ultimately, the client changed out all the staff (over a few months) and to my knowledge, this does not occur anymore. The current staff has great morale and have all been there for about 5 years.

    Gossip can kill morale. And low morale can kill a business.