Is office gossip always a bad idea? | Mint | Dr Dimple Kaul

Publish Date

26th August 2024

Area of Interest

Academic, Education, Others

Type

Online

Source

Institution(s)

K J Somaiya Institute of Management

Dr Dimple Kaul, Associate Professor - Marketing & International Business at K J Somaiya Institute of Management, shared her insights in an article titled 'Is office gossip always a bad idea?', published in Mint.

The article discusses the impact of office gossip, highlighting that positive conversations about colleagues can foster trust within teams, whereas unproductive gossip can undermine morale and affect workplace culture. Dr Dimple emphasises the benefits of sharing personal experiences among employees while advising caution to prevent the disclosure of sensitive information.