Episode 82: Gossip in the Workplace: How to Spot It, Stop It, and Shift Culture

In this episode of HRDQ in Review, host Sarah, Learning Events Manager at HRDQ, sits down with Marsha King to discuss one of the most relatable workplace challenges—gossip. Based on her webinar “Gossip in the Workplace: How to Spot It, Stop It, and Shift Culture,” Marsha shares insights into how gossip starts, why it spreads, and how leaders can take steps to shift workplace culture.

She also opens up about her own experiences with gossip—why it can feel good in the moment but ultimately harms trust, morale, and mental health. Drawing on her background in human resource and organization development, Marsha explains how emotions and communication dynamics drive gossip behavior and what organizations can do to address it effectively.

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