The first presidential debate of the divisive 2024 #election was last night, and everyone (from your friend to your neighbor to your colleague) is feeling the #stress. Here’s a reminder to embrace interactions with grace, kindness, and empathy. Election seasons can be a challenging time for anyone—and workplaces are no exception. Wondering how to lead with confidence through the election and beyond? Keep reading. 👉 🗳️ Acknowledge that anxiety and passions are at their peak during this time. Sometimes, people just want to feel seen! 🗳️ Consider sharing a message from company leadership about maintaining a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. 🗳️ Discourage unnecessary political banter. It’s not about censorship. It’s about avoiding negativity, polarization, or aggressive language. 🗳️ If it feels right to you, encourage your team to vote in November. No matter who they’re voting for, it’s a civil right we can’t take for granted. #workplacedynamics #mentalhealth
Politics and religion can be divisive but at the end of the day we all are more similar than different as human species. We all need stability, meeting basic needs for survival, and the need to know that we matter, have been seen and heard!
Contract and Development Manager at Employee Assistance Professionals Association
1wWe would love for Spring Health to be a part of our International Employee Assistance Professionals Association Institute and EXPO coming up in September in Indianapolis! Can someone please reach out to me at development@eapassn.org to discuss?