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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