A toxic employee often nourishes an office drama and uses gossip as a weapon. Psychologists note that gossip can be a form of indirect aggression – a way of damage to someone’s reputation without direct confrontation. Toxic staff use rumors to create “friends”, isolate others or maintain control of people. You will often find them in the center of each emotional storm, stunning the tension under the guise of “just sharing”. This behavior can poison the team dynamics, spread fear and create a culture of distrust. If anyone always knows everyone and distributes it, start caution. Better, just keep the distance from such people.
