| It is estimated that gossip and rumors within a | | | | David Thoreau stated that, âNature abhors a |
| company can cut productivity by as much as 50%. | | | | vacuum.â Put another way: A vacuum will |
| Of course this translates to lower profits and can | | | | always be filled. If your company has a |
| negatively impact the company in the long-term. In | | | | communication vacuum it will be filled and |
| addition, more employment laws and regulations are | | | | unfortunately, it is often filled with negative or |
| being drafted to ensure employees and companies | | | | incorrect information. So one of the most important |
| are protected from libel and slander. | | | | and lasting solutions business leaders can apply is to |
| The reason gossip and rumors occur in the workplace | | | | constantly keep the vacuum filled with positive, |
| is usually linked to a lack of clear communication | | | | accurate, and timely information. |
| channels up, down, and across the company. Henry | | | | |