One of Your Employees Has Reported to You That There

Multiple Choice

One of your employees has reported to you that there is some negative gossip surrounding the food being eaten by one of your staff, who is from another country. What should you do about this report?

A) Ignore it-you don't manage based on gossip and rumors.
B) Confront the "offending" staff member and tell them to eat only inoffensive food in the office.
C) In collaboration with human resources, assess your staff for diversity and determine whether an in-service or some other training is needed.
D) Counsel the employee who reported the gossip that gossip is inappropriate and what people eat is none of anyone else's business.