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Re: Psst…Did You Hear?

Chad Bordeaux — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:51:34 -0000

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.

Re: Psst…Did You Hear?

rick — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:22:28 -0000

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.

Re: Psst…Did You Hear?

Frank Roche — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:17:46 -0000

Great point. Trials balloons are launched in the rumor mill first.

Re: Psst…Did You Hear?

Bill — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:31:08 -0000

Sometimes knowing how gossip works at your place can be a powerful tool to getting out information in a way that is very sticky.

Re: Psst…Did You Hear?

Frank Roche — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:10:06 -0000

Ain't that the truth? I hate the gossip culture...but I love a good secret.

Re: Psst…Did You Hear?

Laurie Ruettimann — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:23:41 -0000

I also like, "Three people can keep a secret if two are dead."