How To Deal With Petty Coworkers
But do confront them if it’s about you
If the petty coworker is gossiping about you, confront them. And, do it publicly. Go up to them, in front of people whose respect you know they want, and say, “I heard you’ve been telling people this and that about me. You know, I’d appreciate if, as adults and professionals, you’d speak to me directly about any concerns you have about me.”