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Should leaders keep third rail topics out of the workplace?
POPS! Q&A: Should leaders keep third rail topics out of the workplace?
When it comes to addressing sensitive topics at work, a lot of companies choose the path of least resistance. But with more workers expecting to bring their full selves to work, this approach isn’t working anymore.
POPS! Q&A: Should leaders keep third rail topics out of the workplace?
Do topics like vaccinations, Black Lives Matter, and fair pay have a place at work? Should conversations about sensitive topics be avoided altogether, or encouraged as part of a healthy workplace culture?
In this episode of POPS!, Zenefits Chief People Officer Tracy Cote explains why it’s important to create safe spaces for employees to respectfully engage in these conversations, and what leaders can learn from them.
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On this episode, you'll hear:
- Why most companies tend to avoid sensitive topics
- How to allow different voices to be heard and accommodate diverse opinions
- How Zenefits supports employees who want to use their voices
- Why healthy discussions about socio-political issues can create more engaged and healthy workplaces
