This Inappropriate Behavior In The Workplace Happens More Than You Think

If you have been at work in the office and find that your colleagues have tried to pressure you into flipping political parties ahead of the 2020 presidential election then you’re not alone.

According to a Glassdoor 2020 “Politics at Work” survey, more than 25% of employees in the United States have reported co-workers have tried to persuade them into changing their political preference in the past year.

The Harris Poll, which conducted the survey online, indicated that although most employees prefer to keep politics out of the office, some still engage in political discussions in the workplace.

The survey also showed that tensions among opposing parties in the workplace are high leading up to Election Day, with 21% of employees saying they would not want to work with someone who plans on voting for someone they don’t like.

About 24% of Republican and 23% of Democrat employees are in agreement even though a majority of employees still believe that political conversations in the workplace is not only inappropriate but can impede career opportunities. About 60% of employees believe political discussions at work is unacceptable and could impact their careers in a negative way. Younger employees between the ages of 18 and 34 also believe discussing politics in the workplace could negatively impact their career opportunities.

This still hasn’t stopped more than half of workers, about 57%, from participating in political conversations.

The survey results were gathered from 1,204 U.S. employees over the age of 17 from January 13-15, 2020.