What the Hell Just Happened?!

Political Tension in the Workplace: When and How to Address the Team about Political Disagreements

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Show Notes


It’s Election Day, and your team members may have a lot on their minds – including the political choices of their coworkers. Join Paul Edwards and his guest, Jeff Dorfman, as they discuss the political tensions we are seeing in workplaces across the country, and why this is just the start of the political tensions at work. This week, episode 94 of What the Hell Just Happened?! is about how to handle workplace political tension.   Join CEDR’s newsletter and gain access to the latest HR news, advice and education.    Better workplaces make better lives.    Our podcast sponsor, CEDR HR Solutions, knows there’s a better, easier way to HR. With our industry-leading approach, we support over 3,000 small and medium businesses across the country through custom handbooks, one-on-one HR coaching, and education. From HIPAA training to our expansive software, backstageHR, our affordable and tailored approach enables you to address any issue with ease.  In this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?!, CEDR CEO and Founder Paul Edwards is joined by Jeff Dorfman to share the importance of handling political tension the correct (legal) way in the office, and actionable steps you can take to manage the tension between employees without breaking the law.   Paul Edwards and Jeff Dorfman also discuss: The prevalence of political tension in the workplace, and why you should care about the political tension within your team. Why private practice owners and managers are not obligated to uphold freedom of speech like the government – and yet there are ways you could get in trouble for telling employees not to talk about certain topics in the workplace. Examples of practical approaches to managing political discussions, from minor issues to tension that affects patient care.   If you are a business owner or an office manager looking to simplify your HR process and you are not already subscribed to our HR Insider Newsletter, you need to click here to start receiving the most current, updated information for your office.   Be sure to tune in every other Tuesday and listen to past episodes to get informed about tons of HR tips and best practices.    Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please make sure to share this episode on LinkedIn or with your team, and don’t forget to follow, share, and rate the show on your preferred listening platform.    Email questions or comments for Paul at po*****@*************ed.com   You can connect with us here: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook  


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