Ethics Toolkit: Gossip and Rumors

Welcome to the “Ethics Toolkit: Gossip and Rumors” video lesson intended to help learners recognize the negative impact of gossip in the workplace. This video lesson is part of the “Ethics Toolkit,” which encourages employees from top to bottom of the organization to behave in an ethical and upright manner at work. Throughout this lesson, viewers will learn how to evaluate their communication to gauge whether they’re engaging in gossip. Plus, learners will become familiar with helpful tips for shutting down rumors appropriately. Finally, this lesson highlights actions leaders can take to minimize gossip in the workplace. (Keywords: conflict, communication)