#254 Is it ok to Talk about Politics at Work?

Welcome to the 254th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month’s theme is all about politics, and we will be diving into the complexities of discussing politics in the workplace.

In today’s show on is it ok to Talk about Politics at Work??

• About my TEDx Talk. [00:49]
• What I mean when I talk about politics. [01:29]
• The definition of politics. [02:47]
• Some statistics about political discussions in the workplace [04:23]
• What we can do about political discussions in the workplace. [06:36]

Quotes on is it ok to Talk about Politics at Work??

• Workplaces are very global
• 60% of workers say it’s ok to talk about politics at work.
• It’s really important to define what we’re actually talking about.
• You don’t need to ask someone how they voted.
• In England, generally, we don’t talk about politics that much.

Resources on is it ok to Talk about Politics at Work??

• Is it OK to talk about politics in the workplace?
• 4 Compelling Reasons To Never Talk Politics At Work
• Almost a fifth of workers have fallen out with colleagues because of opposing political beliefs, poll shows – so should politics be kept out of the office?
• Contact me to work together on mental health support at work.
• Join my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion here
• Check out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health
• Leave me a message on my SpeakPipe

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