11/07/2024

How to Calmly Address Election Results at the Workplace

For some Americans, every day is now going to be a challenge

As the final results of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election are tallied, a seeming win for Trump means that roughly half of voters are disappointed and heartbroken. Whether your workforce skews blue, red or purple, all employees will share a sense of unease, anxiety and stress until the dust settles. Many still will for the foreseeable future.

While some leaders choose to stay silent during this period, those who understand how to communicate in times of ambiguity reclaim an opportunity to strengthen trust with employees while reinforcing values and redirecting focus to their organization’s big picture.

Integral’s latest research found that the younger employees are, the more they want to express their political views in the workplace. It also found that senior leaders are more comfortable having political dialogue than other levels of managers—and more concerned about political tension, too.

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