The Grapevine: Informal Lines of Communication
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Today's Newsletter: 5/11/11

The Grapevine: Informal Lines of Communication

Today's HR Tip

Communication With apologies to Marvin Gaye and his 1967 hit for Motown Records, if you want information to spread quickly in an organization then look to the "grapevine". The grapevine, of course, is the informal communication network in a group or organization that is an important source of information (even if it is incorrect information!). A survey found it’s where 75 percent of employees hear about matters first and a more recent study shows that grapevine or word-of-mouth information from peers about a company has important effects on whether job applicants join an organization. READ MORE


 

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