The Workplace is Becoming More Political as Gen Z Comes of Age
Workplaces have long been considered one of the last places where people form relationships across political lines. That’s changing.
Once considered taboo, talking politics at the watercooler is, as it turns out, actually quite common, especially among Gen Z.
Photographer: Cole Burston/BloombergThe workplace has long been seen as a place where Republicans and Democrats set aside their differences to accomplish shared goals. But that ideal is fading among younger generations, who are often the most outspoken about their beliefs and are most likely to want to work with colleagues and leaders that share them.
Once considered taboo, talking politics at the watercooler is now quite common, especially among Gen Z. Three in five US workers have discussed politics with coworkers over the last year, according to a report published Thursday by employer review platform Glassdoor Inc.