Political discourse in the workplace raises concerns for employees
Political discourse in the workplace can have a variety of consequences, including deterring potential employees, causing existing employees to consider quitting, and creating rifts among employees.
By Kristen Beckman |
January 28, 2025 at 09:42 AM
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Political discourse in the workplace can have a variety of consequences, including deterring potential employees, causing existing employees to consider quitting, and creating rifts among employees, according to a study by HR tech company HiBob.
Half of survey respondents expressed concern that sharing their opinions with their manager could harm their job and relationships, and 61% felt the same about sharing opinions with a colleague. Fifty-five percent of men, up from 46% the previous year, and 43% of women, up from 39%, acknowledged the potential negative impact of political discourse at work on their professional standing and workplace relationships, according to the survey.
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