Backstabbing employees complaining to new boss. What to do?

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monmichka

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I would have reminded her that although she hasn't been around long enough, you definitely have and my record should speak for itself. That's what I would have told her. And if I was mad enough, I would have told her that because I now see that she's the type to bet the farm on petty rumors spread by petty people, I would be watching her closely in the future. I would really be upset. Any supervisor worth their salt knows that you don't accuse people of things you have no proof of. That's just ridiculous.
 
I currently supervise a staff of 10 people at an advertising agency. Several team members have a history of starting false rumors about others on the team in order to undermine those employees, try to get them fired and/or advance themselves at the target employees' expense. Recently my new boss came to me about some negative rumors that she had heard about *me* from that same group of employees. She couldn't provide any specific details about what I had allegedly done (because there were none) and admitted that she hadn't been around long enough to observe any of these alleged offenses herself. But she made it clear that she considered these to be concerning allegations and indicated that she would be watching me closely in the future. How should I address this?
 
Hello there,
First of all, I feel your anger. In elementary school a girl that I went to church with told my teacher that I said that she cussed all of her students. At the time I did not like the teacher but I did not go as far as to attempt to get her in trouble and to potentially get her fired. For a while after that I was angry with the girl who had lied about something that I said. I did not talk to her for a long time but finally I gave in to a greater power and forgave her.

In your case I would advise you to do the same thing. Tell your boss the truth and firmly stand by your story. If the lies persist confront the offender with a trusted friend and your boss. Never confront anyone who has spread lies on you alone. They will tell more lies on you and that could cause you trouble in your future. I have some experience there too but that is for a different subject. Just be friendly to this person but beware and keep your distance. I hope that I have been a help to you.
Lucas
 
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