Election season is here, bringing with it a flood of discussions, debates, and distractions. Add global tensions dominating the news, and it’s easy to see why employees might struggle to stay focused… especially if they have opposing views from their colleagues… and are discussing those opposing views at work.

Do employees have a right to free expression? What can employers control to maintain civility and productivity, especially with the upcoming election? News Flash! A recent SHRM study found that U.S. organizations collectively lose more than $1.2 billion daily in reduced productivity due to uncivil behaviors at work and another $828 million every day due to absenteeism caused by workplace incivility.

2024 brings an extraordinary level of divisiveness, economic distress, heightened attention to social issues, discord over international conflicts, and it’s an election year. Fear, stress, unrest, resentment, and conflicting views have all contributed to high levels of tension, discord, and even anger that overflow into the workplace.

Employees believe they have the "right" to wear political or social messages, openly express their positions, and disparage or attack those who do not share their views. Societal incivility is rampant and spills over to create hostile, angry, and disruptive workplaces. The election will not bring an end to this. Post-election discord will only add to the issues you are already dealing with. The winning side may gloat, and the losing side may feel anger. Unfortunately, all of this combines to create a very tense workplace.

Can you control it? Learn how employers can manage divisiveness to maintain an effective, civil workplace and understand where the legal hot spots are before your workplace reaches its boiling point. We’ll review what policies and practices can help during this time of tension.

Our expert  speaker Bob Churilla, will guide you through the minefield of workplace discord. He’ll help you navigate the legal complexities of managing social and political tensions, ensuring civility without risking liability during election time.

What You'll Learn:

  • What are employee rights of expression?
  • What rights does an employer have to control speech or social political/personal expression in the workplace?
  • Know your legal framework and how to exercise control without risking liability.
  • Implement an effective training program around civil behavior
  • Coach managers to foster a civil workplace and address negative behavior 
  • Identify strategies for diffusing tense situations and mediating conflict 
  • Create a positive workplace culture where employees thrive
  • Prepare for the aftermath of what might become a tumultuous post-election work environment

This program covers:

  • Current major discord issues.
  • The legal framework—the federal and state laws providing employer control or employee rights.  Learn how to effectively balance these and stay in control.
  • Employer’s right to control the workplace.
  • What is “protected speech” for employees, and what are its limits? and liabilities?
  • Staying in Control of Your Workplace.
  • Get ahead of it! – Foundation policies for maintaining or establishing civility in these tumultuous times.
  • Social-political expression and tensions—allowing or prohibiting logos, display of messaging.
  • What if the employer espouses a social position and an employee disagrees?  Can they wear or express counter messages in the workplace?
  • Establishing and maintaining a respectful, civil workplace

Who Should Attend:

  • Everyone who interacts with others at work
  • Human resources professionals
  • Business owners
  • Employee relations staff
  • Benefit administrators
  • Payroll professionals
  • Location managers
  • Division supervisors
  • Supervisors
  • Managers
  • Plant managers
  • Operations managers
  • Contract managers
  • Contract administrators
  • Safety managers
  • Division supervisors
  • Chief executives
  • Executive directors
  • Board members
  • Senior management
  • Development staff
  • Program directors

HRCI Credits | SHRM Credits

  • HRCI : 1.0 | SHRM : 1.0
  • HRCI Credits: 1.0
  • SHRM Credits: 1.0

Pioneer Educator is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. This program is valid for 1.0 PDCs for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. For more information about certification or recertification, please portal.shrm.org.

HR Certification Institute’s® (https://www.hrci.org) official seal confirms that Pioneer Educator meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®.

This Program, has been approved for 1.0  HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

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