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Few talk politics at work

 
By Paula Burkes    Comment on this article Leave a comment
Published: October 12, 2008

Though Tuesday’s presidential debate incontestably was fodder for watercooler chats Wednesday, many employees don’t care to discuss politics at work, according to a recent study by the American Management Association.

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For those who talk politics in the office, workplace experts Jamie and Maren Showkeir, co-authors of "Authentic Conversations: Moving from Manipulation to Truth and Commitment,” recommend the following tips:

→Avoid political talk before or after high-stakes meetings.

→Resist attacking others and their values, or using labels.

→Look for and acknowledge common ground.

→Respect free will and choice.

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Thirty-five percent of workers are uncomfortable talking politics with co-workers, the group found, while 38 percent find it uneasy with bosses.

Close to the same numbers are comfortable (39 percent and 40 percent, respectively) and the remaining are neutral.

The results are based on responses from 701 senior executives, managers and employees from organizations within a variety of industries.

The group’s survey shows most workers aren’t campaigning in the office for their favorite candidate and most companies lack written policies forbidding politicking at work. Only 7 percent said their company endorsed a particular candidate, compared with 13 percent in a 2004 survey.

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