[Garfie]

A good number of staff where I work set up a group chat, and were disciplined because it turned into a bitchfest, and gradually crossed the line into bullying, character assassination and false information being shared about other staff who were unaware of the group chat.

I'm not entirely sure how senior management became aware of it but I got the impression someone from the group was eventually targeted.

My advice would be to never put anything into writing about the company or other staff that you wouldn't want revealed. Keep it verbal with a very small number of staff you trust completely, or if you have a serious issue, address it professionally in the work environment.

I never saw the content of the group chat but I know the confidence and self-esteem of some staff was destroyed by both the personal and professional attacks. My only guess is that a mob mentality must have taken hold.