Few talk politics at work

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By Paula Burkes
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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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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Related Topics: Politics, U.S. Politics, Business, Elections and Voting, Jobs and Labor, Worklife, Executive Management, U.S. Presidential Election


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