Career Development Versus Office Gossip – Work Place Communication Tips

Too many people are unaware that their involvement with conflict at work can take a heavy toll on them if not tackled early enough. This is a core value and morale issue which you can choose to take on as part of your professionalism. Workers who actively get embroiled in tittle- tattle, chitchat or rumor mongering and those who take sides in disputes etc expose themselves to the possibility of being involved in conflict in the work place. Once you get caught up in a conflict situation this can be soul destroying and even career breaking. Your colleagues and bosses may have a view of you which is held behind your back and which can affect your progression. The impact can be far reaching on your work, credibility and trustworthiness. It really doesn’t even matter if you are right or wronged. If this rings true for you, you might also be beginning to see how this has been holding you back in your career.

If you want to do some work on this because you are one of the people who seem to be stressed by conflict in the work place this exercise and tips are for you to practice at work and in your daily life. If this is not an issue for you make sure you continue to remind yourself about the important rules of conflict resolution in the work place.
Try this exercise to see if you can find out what is going on

What do you think your reputation at work is? What do you think about people who spread rumors? What legacy will you leave behind for your colleagues to remember you by when you leave? Is there anything you need to do to repair or build on your reputation? What to do now If you need help resolving any ongoing issues seek appropriate work based advice from you’re your boss or human resource advisers If you have someone who you regularly gossip with consider how you will gently start changing the conversation around to something more positive, practice this until chitchat doesn’t become an integral part of your relationship Reconsider the benefits of having friends with whom the only topic of conversation is hearsay or scandal, you may need to end these negative making friendships but you might need to talk it through with someone independent if you can not make an easy break Do not see yourself in a negative way whilst you try to break the gossip habit, you are learning new skills of communication which will empower you, benefit your wellbeing and develop you in your career

By: Gradle Gardner

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