When the Watercooler's Lit AF

Today's agenda:  "There was a bug!" Cringe corporate speak: Executive Presence  Hot topic: Gossip in the Workplace Why is office gossip harmful?  Personal vs. professional gossip Gossip is a symptom of lack of effective communication in the office.  Information hoarding for job security.  When gossip is used as a weapon.  The executives are the worst gossipers!  How HR can help you curb gossip.  If they're gossiping about you - it's not a you issue, it's a them issue!  Questions/Comments  Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com. Tantric Success: https://www.tantricsuccess.com/ R U Ok? Resources: https://www.ruok.org.au/ Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about.  This episode is sponsored by SixFifty - https://www.sixfifty.com/ and head to sixfifty.com/besties for more information. We look forward to seeing you in our next meeting - don't worry, we'll have a hard stop! Yours in Business + Bullsh*t,  Leigh, Jamie & Ashley Follow Bestie Leigh! https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifesto https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto https://www.hrmanifesto.com Follow Bestie Ashley! https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod  https://www.instagram.com/managermethod https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/ https://managermethod.com Follow Bestie Jamie! https://www.millennialmisery.com/ Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • X Millennial Misery:  Instagram • Threads • Facebook • X Horrendous HR:  Instagram • Threads • Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices