Can We Talk About Politics at Work? Spoiler: It’s Complicated

Aileen and Glenda discuss the challenges and implications of political discussions in the workplace, especially during an election season. They explore the impact of political polarization on work dynamics and relationships, and they offer strategies for managing tricky political interactions effectively while maintaining professionalism and respect in the workplace.  00:00 Navigating Political Conversations at Work 05:05 The Impact of Political Discussions on Workplace Dynamics 10:02 Legal Considerations and Free Speech in the Workplace 15:00 State Laws and Employee Protections 19:57 Social Media's Role in Political Discourse 24:58 Strategies for Managing Political Discussions 30:11 Finding Common Ground in a Divisive Environment Sources: 3 Reasons Why It’s Unethical To Discuss Politics At Work Politics in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know | Littler Mendelson P.C. To avoid talking politics with friends or co-workers, try the 'white flag approach,' Stanford communication expert says How to Manage Political Discussions in the Workplace 3 Strategies For Managing Political Conversations At Work Credits: This episode of Surfing Corporate was produced by Aileen Merciel and Glenda Pacanins. Writing, editing and post production is by Aileen Original theme song: Chaliwa Music Other music: BlueDot Sessions Check out our website and follow us on IG and Threads Reach out to us at [email protected] If you're interested in advertising on Surfing Corporate, email us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices