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Supportive colleague relationships

Seek factual clarification and social connection without counter-gossip.

Research-supported underlying process · evidence grade A/B

Where it comes from

A social-resource strategy, not therapy.

What the evidence says

Systematic review evidence suggests coworker support and supportive climates can buffer harm from bullying.

When it helps

Isolation, eroding confidence, reality checks and practical help.

Offered in the app for: Gossip about teammates

Try it

  • Who is a safe, neutral person who can help with facts or context?
  • Ask a trusted colleague for factual context without repeating gossip or asking them to take sides.

Example

“Can I sanity-check the project requirement with you?”

Watch out

  • Gossip, triangulation, oversharing or building factions can make conflict worse.
  • Do not pressure coworkers to take sides or reveal confidential details.

Sources

The evidence label describes a broader process or framework. This extension and its brief workplace exercises have not been independently validated.