Business

Should companies ban office gossip?

For

It reduces conflict and distraction.

Against

Informal talk is part of human social life.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • I think the fact that everyone talks about everyone here is oddly more stressful for me.
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  • People will also snitch and will try and use this information against you.
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Against

  • It can actually create a stronger sense of connection with colleagues
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • It’s important to know what people think of other people, who has social power, and who are the toxic folks
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