The No-Gossip Zone: A No-Nonsense Guide to a Healthy, High-Performing Work Environment

By Bridget Sharkey and Sam Chapman

The first business guide to address the leading challenge to workplace productivity and employee retention: gossip Business leaders routinely cite gossip as one of the top problems their companies face in terms of productivity and employee retention. According to a recent study performed by Equisys, the average employee spends 65 hours a year gossiping at the office. Luckily, there is a way to turn the tide and create a positive, productive work place...and it all begins with The No Gossip Zone. Sam Chapman, the owner of one of Chicago's top public relations firms, has found a way to curb the corrosive chatter and create an environment of fun, acceptance, and empowerment at work. The No Gossip program was created and honed in Chapman's firm, where employees rave about the results. From clients to coworkers, gossip is outlawed and authentic communication is encouraged...and it feels great

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 140222284X
• ISBN13: 9781402222849
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 1.0" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent hands on info to combat gossip!

I've read many "how to not gossip" books but this one is different. I like how it examines what gossip really is-the components of gossip-and the great reasons and suggestions for not spreading it and for stopping it (refusing to listen to it). I would recommend this book for a personal library as well as for a unique gift to give to someone for Christmas, graduation or a birthday!

This book can change your life

This book has the key to eliminating gossip in our lives and replacing it with authentic communication!

This is my favorite book!

This book is not only a work-related gossip ender, but its principals can be adopted anywhere.