The dramatic growth of international conflict and huge political change has led to one of the most pressing and complex challenges facing modern workplaces. The convergence of political polarization, global instability and the increase of social media has created a landscape where personal expression and professional environments often collide. Littler’s upcoming 2025 European Executive Employer Conference will address how these trends are reshaping the workplace and focus on practical measures employers can take to navigate these issues.
The dramatic growth of international conflict and significant political change has created a situation where personal expression and professional environments now often collide.
For international employers, this shift presents a pressing and complex challenge—how to manage political expression in a way that encourages individual viewpoints, while maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment.
The growth of “culture clash”
In today’s increasingly polarized climate, political opinions are no longer confined to private conversations or social media feeds— increasingly they’re surfacing in the workplace.
What were once peripheral tensions in the workplace, have now evolved into pressing issues that management must frequently navigate with care. This has been a nuanced shift shaped by cultural, generational, and organizational factors.
For instance, in recent years, we’ve witnessed a growth in the number of global employers...
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