Managers are generally expected to maintain confidentiality regarding an employee’s performance. DolFinContent emphasizes that sharing your performance issues with coworkers is unprofessional and can create legal and ethical risks for the organization.

Key points to understand:

• Confidentiality Is Expected: HR policies and professional standards usually prohibit discussing individual performance with anyone other than the employee, their manager, and HR.

• Exceptions: Sometimes general team feedback is shared in anonymized form, but specific names and issues should not be disclosed.

• Why It Matters: Sharing performance details with coworkers can damage trust, morale, and the professional environment.

• What You Can Do: If you suspect confidentiality has been breached, document the incident and speak with HR or your manager in a professional manner.

Companies like SHRM, LinkedIn, and Indeed highlight that maintaining confidentiality protects both employees and the organization from disputes, workplace conflict, and legal complications.

Want guidance on how to address a breach of confidentiality professionally? Contact us at www.dolfincontent.com.