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3 Strategies to Address Political Polarization in the Workplace Political polarization is on the rise all around the world, with negative consequences for employees and employers alike. Luckily, new research on a phenomenon known as the "false polarization bias" finds that we often make the problem worse than it has to be by assuming those with differing political views disagree with us far more than they actually do, and that they dislike us on a personal level. In this piece, the authors draw on a large body of research to offer three strategies that can help managers combat this bias in the workplace, and thus reduce the negative impact of polarization on business outcomes such as employee turnover, productivity, and job satisfaction. These strategies encourage employees and managers alike to become more aware of their own biases, practice empathy for those with whom they disagree, and collaborate more effectively with colleagues from across the political spectrum.
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