Stories Tagged as
Politics
When companies tell employees who to vote for
by
David Brancaccio
and Ariana Rosas
Sep 30, 2024
Some companies argue that unions mobilize workers around certain issues or candidates — but union leaders are often democratically elected.
Broaching political disagreements in the workplace
by
David Brancaccio
, Ariana Rosas
and Nic Perez
Sep 27, 2024
"Very often, the workplace is the only place we might run into people with very different beliefs than us," noted Alison Taylor, executive director of the think tank Ethical Systems.
A thorny choice facing companies: Do we get political?
by
David Brancaccio
, Ariana Rosas
and Nic Perez
Sep 25, 2024
As political polarization in the U.S. proliferates, some companies have discouraged or banned employees from participating in political speech — with complex results.
Let's do the numbers on women in politics
by
Ellen Rolfes
Sep 24, 2024
Beyond the intrinsic value of gender parity in politics, there's evidence that getting more women elected and politically active makes good economic sense too. Let's do the numbers.
A quarter of Americans say they've avoided a work colleague due to differing political views
by
David Brancaccio
, Ariana Rosas
and Nic Perez
Sep 23, 2024
Partisanship is "making the workplace less efficient," warns Sean Westwood, director of the Polarization Research Lab at Dartmouth College.
What calculus should companies make when making a political stand?
by
David Brancaccio
and Ariana Rosas
Sep 20, 2024
Companies risk alienating a portion of their customer base if their political positions don't fit with their brand identities, warns marketing professor Eric Van Steenburg.
Why Patagonia encourages its employees to vote for the planet
by
David Brancaccio
, Ariana Rosas
and Nic Perez
Sep 18, 2024
Environmentalism is a cause that's deeply important to the outdoor clothing and gear brand.
For public good, not for profit.
Sticker Mule's CEO on his experience bringing politics into the workplace
by
David Brancaccio
, Nic Perez
and Ariana Rosas
Sep 16, 2024
Anthony Constantino of custom merch site Sticker Mule took to X after Donald Trump's July assassination attempt, voicing his support for Trump and denouncing political hate.
What if teens ran the government?
by
Ellen Rolfes
Sep 10, 2024
In "Boys State" and "Girls State," young politicos simulate democracy during a weeklong camp.
Where the Trump and Harris campaigns agree on care proposals
Sep 5, 2024
We'll do the the numbers on the long-term impacts of safety net programs.