The Workplace is Becoming More Political as Gen Z Comes of Age

Bloomberg: As workplaces in the U.S. become more intergenerational, political discussions are becoming more common, particularly among Gen Z workers. A Glassdoor report indicates that 60% of workers have engaged in political talks at work over the past year. Younger employees, especially from Gen Z, prefer working with people who share their political beliefs and are less comfortable (72%) working with those holding different political views compared to 82% of the overall workforce. Additionally, nearly half of Gen Z workers would not apply to a company whose CEO endorses a political candidate they oppose, a sentiment less pronounced in older generations.

Younger workers also feel more supported when their companies publicly align with issues they care about. This is true for about 70% of Gen Z and millennials, as opposed to around 50-60% of older generations. These trends reflect the current moment’s political climate, as Gen Z enters the workforce during a highly polarized and contentious period in American politics, with high stakes on issues like climate change, gun violence, LGBTQ rights, and democratic preservation. Companies are thus faced with the challenge of navigating this political engagement within their workforce.

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