Jul 15, 2024

How can we civilly talk about politics in the workplace?

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The workplace — like the rest of America — is a polarized place. So how can workers talk politics without it getting ugly?

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In the wake of Trump's assassination attempt, how do we talk about politics in the workplace?

by David Brancaccio , Ariana Rosas and Meredith Garretson

Jul 15, 2024

The workplace has become an increasingly challenging place to discuss politics openly, honestly and civilly. The Society for Human Resource Management has tips to help.

Above, employees at a South Beach restaurant watch news coverage of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

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