HRM Experts In the News

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.

HuffPost asks Douglas Kruse of the Program for Disability Research about President Trump’s comments. He says they might reflect “ableism” and “ageism.”

HR Dive says Rebecca Greenbaum had the “quote of the week” when she described how emotions and workplace gossip “play into our need for social survival.”

Inc. reports “a little smack talk may actually help your teams pull together and work harder,” citing a study co-authored by Rebecca Greenbaum.

KYW Newsradio reports employees who talk behind their boss’s back feel “a greater sense of belonging with their colleagues,” citing research by Rebecca Greenbaum.

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

The Philadelphia Inquirer runs a Q&A with Rebecca Greenbaum about the surprising benefits of talking behind the boss’s back.

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.

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