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Can politics be discussed in the workplace?
In many situations, it simply makes sense to tell employees to not discuss politics at work. However, many states — including California — prohibit employers from directing or controlling employees’ political activities. Employers also cannot discriminate against a particular viewpoint.
Should you talk about politics in the workplace?
They may respond by telling employees not to discuss politics at work and to retain neutrality. But such an approach does not serve anyone,” Hopper tells CNBC Make It. Leaders at work should guide their employees to have elevated conversations about politics, according to Hopper.
How do you manage politics in the workplace?
Eight ways to manage office politics
- Play nice. Courtesy, respect, politeness and office etiquette start and end with you.
- Fight fair.
- Keep your cool.
- Forgive and forget.
- Don’t play favorites.
- Keep it zipped.
- Hire intelligently.
- Acquiesce.
How can we stop speaking politics at work?
Establish your reputation.
- Don’t entertain conversation about politics.
- Never share your political affiliation or thoughts on politics.
- Display a humorous sticker or sign near your office that says something like “No Politics Here” or something similar.
Should you discuss politics in the workplace?
When it comes to discussing politics in the workplace, there is something everyone should be able to agree on. Because regardless of political beliefs, your employees all have one thing in common: where they work. Your company culture should empower your workers, not break them down.
What are “local” and “national” political topics?
At Nextdoor, here’s how we distinguish between “local” and “national” political topics: “Local” topics are those that affect the local community or state only (e.g. a new development project, a local ballot initiative, municipal or state government elections, racial equality movements etc.).
How do you politely tell someone to stop talking politics at work?
If a co-worker is annoying you by constantly talking about politics, try simply asking the person to stop. You might say, “I’d rather not discuss politics at work” or “We feel differently, and I’d rather keep our political viewpoints out of our work relationship.”
Can I talk about national politics on Nextdoor?
We have policies and dedicated spaces for important non-local topics, such as national politics. Nextdoor is a place to discuss topics that are important to your local community. In order to keep conversations local, local and state politics/issues may be discussed in the main feed, but national politics and issues only may be discussed in Groups.