Election Aftermath: Managing Politics in the Workplace

In the aftermath of a heated election, managing politics in the workplace is more important than ever. On this episode of Paychex THRIVE, Gene is joined by Paychex Talent Enablement Partners Alisha Moberly and Lisa Reyes to share practical ways to manage political discussions and potential conflicts at work. Learn about different tolerance approaches for political expression, the importance of establishing clear policies, and how to equip leadership to handle these challenges. Plus, hear what a new administration could mean for your business.

 

For more in-depth information on managing politics in the workplace, check out Alisha’s and Lisa’s on-demand webinar: https://bit.ly/3CwGqHv

 

Topics include:

00:00 – Episode preview and welcome

00:38 – Introduction of guests Alicia Moberly and Lisa Reyes

01:08 – Explanation of what Talent Enablement Partners

01:57 – Specific services provided to support Paychex customers

02:55 – Start of discussion about navigating politics in the workplace

04:31 – Encouraging post-election workplace civility

06:49 – Differences between employer's political stance and tolerance in the workplace

08:06 – Approaches for political tolerance in the workplace

10:37 – Perspectives on employers taking a political stance

12:28 – Establishing and enforcing political tolerance policies

18:45 – Managing and mitigating conflicts related to politics

20:10 – Importance of leadership training

21:20 – Managing political differences with customers

23:06 – New administration's impact on employers

26:09 – Upcoming regulatory changes

27:14 – Wrap up and thank you

 

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