Do they have a right to know?

[Buttercup72]

Someone in my workplace has been the subject of some really nasty/personal gossip. I know a few people have been spoken to, but it’s pretty widespread. The victim has no idea this is going on which is making things very uncomfortable - I’m anxious if/how they will find out. Should they be told - by a manager? Surely they deserve a right to reply, or at least be told in private.

Would you want to know?

Stay out of it. It's none of your business. If you speak to anyone about it that's your card marked as a stirrer. Which is exactly what you would be, in that situation.

I’m not sure I could say I’d want to know - but everyone else knows which just feels really nasty.

The gossipers should all be fired

I’m not planning on personally saying anything, unless to management/hr. I’m just concerned things could be handled better.

Have you raised it with HR if it's still going on?

No - but I’m thinking about it. Just don’t know if I’m expecting more than they can do?

Malicious gossip is a form of bullying, be an "active bystander" and report it to someone in authority.

@steelrose

Malicious gossip is a form of bullying, be an "active bystander" and report it to someone in authority.

Agree with this. It's bullying.