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Study: Workplace gossip penalizes men's careers more than women's

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A new study from the University of Iowa and the University of New Mexico suggests that men who engage in workplace gossip face a more significant career penalty than women. Researchers found that men involved in gossip are perceived as less competent and less suited for leadership roles compared to women exhibiting the same behavior. This disparity may stem from historical gender stereotypes associated with gossip, where it was often seen as a feminine trait, leading to harsher judgment when men deviate from traditional masculine norms. AI

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Study: Workplace gossip penalizes men's careers more than women's

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Preston Fore ·

    Billionaires Ray Dalio and Richard Branson hate workplace gossip—but men who do it could face a steeper career penalty than women, study finds

    New research found that men who gossip are perceived as less competent and less qualified for leadership roles than women who engage in the same behavior.

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