SMLR Experts In the News

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

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.

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.”

The Daily Mail reports on a study by Rebecca Greenbaum and colleagues, revealing that gossiping about the boss can serve as a “bonding activity” for employees.

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).

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

Inc. publishes an article by Bill Fotsch, a research fellow in the Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing.