How to handle Gossipers, and Rumor spreaders at work?

[Isatis]

there are people who gossip in any office I have ever worked in. Usually I ignore them and try to get my work done. Sometimes just avoiding some people and making it clear your not going to engage in their conversation helps. Changing the subject to something about work when they start talking to you will stop them from trying to talk to you.
Usually these people are the ones who are getting the least done at work.

Excellent!
My personal coach once taught me that huge companies like Microsoft, Google, etc., seldom experience interpersonal problems because employees are too busy getting the job done.
If you are busy getting the work done, people who gossip actually avoid you and when you change the subject, then they understand that you don't like gossips. In some cases, you may have to just say something like, "I dont want to hear your gossips".

 

[3rdHeaven]

Yeah, that's true. I'm tired of people who doesn't know how to respect for others. I don't mind co-workers have the habit of talking. But not passing rumors, and gossip about others. I understand if they have an issue with someone and is seeking guidance to help a situation.

But apparently someone at work is passing a rumor about me. I don't know what it is. But it seems like all the guys are not wanting anything to do with me at work. It's bad enough they don't want to sign a name on the overtime list. With my name on it. But the thing is. I rarely know anyone there. I'm still new to the place. I haven't been there in 2years.

I don't know the full extent of your situation but let me try to provide some insight that may be helpful.

It is entirely possible there are no rumors about you. Perception however is reality in the work place, and if you feel that way and believe it to be, you will project this image of yourself to others and this could be why some don't want to associate with you. Remember, perception is reality at work.

I'm not suggesting you try to be some one your not, but don't be so long face or sad, or suspicious all the time. Smile and go about your business not worrying about any one except you.

Try that.

 

[Isatis]

But apparently someone at work is passing a rumor about me. I don't know what it is. But it seems like all the guys are not wanting anything to do with me at work. It's bad enough they don't want to sign a name on the overtime list. With my name on it. But the thing is. I rarely know anyone there. I'm still new to the place. I haven't been there in 2years.

Find out who that person is and what the rumor is about and deal with the problem. You need to act if the gossip is out-of-hand.

You may want to read this article on gossips at work.