With less than a week to go before Election Day, some managers are worried about heightened political tension in the workplace.
ResumeBuilder.com in October surveyed 1,000 full-time manager-level employees in the United States about the impact the election cycle is having on employees, and the results are eye-opening. For example, 27% said the presidential election has created conflict among employees, and 38% claimed it has decreased morale and productivity. Perhaps that's why 4 in 10 employees intend to work remotely during election week. What's more, more than two-thirds of all managers fear things will only get worse after the election — regardless of the outcome.
"Political conflicts can easily disrupt workplace harmony," says Resume Builder's Chief Career Advisor Stacie Haller said in a statement. "Employees need reassurance that their diverse perspectives will be respected. HR has the challenging responsibility of managing political tensions, ensuring respect, and fostering a workplace where all team members feel valued. There is a need for workplaces to maintain a neutral environment."
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