SMLR Experts In the News

The Economic Times (India) reports on a study by Rebecca Greenbaum and colleagues, revealing that gossiping about the boss can serve as a “bonding activity” for employees.

HR Dive examines how gossiping about the boss can lead to stronger collaboration in the workplace, citing a study by Rebecca Greenbaum and colleagues.

Jacobin runs an article by Eric Blanc, criticizing Republicans and Democrats for voting to support the military’s nearly $1 trillion budget. He argues it should be halved.

Newsweek says a workplace gossip study co-authored by Rebecca Greenbaum “adds nuance to a behavior that is often dismissed outright.”

The Conversation runs a piece by Yana Rodgers, arguing that Harvard gave Larry Summers a “soft landing for his fall from grace.”

KQED Radio reports thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers in California and Hawaii are returning to work without a deal. Rebecca Kolins Givan calls it a “tough outcome.”

Rutgers Today summarizes new research by Rebecca Greenbaum and colleagues at Utah State University and Southern Methodist University.

The Food Institute reports labor tensions are fueling more strikes in the food industry, quoting Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN).

Jacobin runs an article by Eric Blanc, who argues that boycotts against corporations must be done as part of “larger collective struggles” to be effective.

The Philadelphia Inquirer examines the data on union membership for the year 2025, quoting Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN).