The Distracting Workplace Toll Of This Week's Election Anxiety
Briefly

"People are already decidedly on edge as the most contentious and high-stakes election season in memory...Whether they're worried about the economy, inflation, the impact of AI, their access to issues like child care or their overall rights, everyone's worried about something-and it's not whether that report gets finished on Tuesday."
"Managers are in the unenviable role of trying to quiet election anxiety and keep people focused. Doing so will require acknowledging their workers' feelings (not their politics), creating an open and respectful dialogue, building community, and setting healthy boundaries."
"Debates are still sure to erupt, and distractions are certain to occur, but making space for people to navigate the anxiety of the next week-or more-will be essential."
Read at Forbes
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