Greed Gossip is Good

Posted on July 15, 2006 in Psycho-bunk

Oh this is just like the Pigeon People:

Boston and Chicago researchers say office gossip encourages staff bonding and can help increase productivity on the job.

Jack Levin, who studies gossip at Boston’s Northeastern University, said gossip is not always about damaging information, the Chicago Tribune reported. Levin said people talk about promotions, pregnancies and other positive topics just as much as they talk about their co-workers mistakes.

Levin said gossip creates alliances that make co-workers closer and can provide key information for getting ahead.

Yes at the expense of others.

Also see this piece on white lies.