A growing number of workers are feeling the effects of political affiliation bias and would benefit from greater inclusiveness, according to a recent Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Politics at Work Study.
The percentage of U.S. workers who say they've experienced political affiliation bias has risen 12 percentage points in the past three years.
Almost a quarter of the 504 workers surveyed in late August (24 percent) say they have personally experienced differential treatment, either positive or negative, because of their political views, compared to 12 percent of U.S workers in 2019.
"Unfortunately, we've seen a real decline in civility when people express their opinions and beliefs, and it's a barrier to success for employers and their employees," said SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP. "This trend has been fueled by the relative anonymity of social media, and it has spilled into our communities and our workplaces. In today's climate, people are saying, 'I can't work with you if you don't share my views.' It's a problem HR professionals and business leaders cannot ignore. I am hopeful SHRM's research will help organizations build constructive dialogue in the workplace—for the good of employees, the bottom line and society at large."
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