How Your Workplace Can Help People Navigate the November Election with Clarity
When the news cycle is loud and people are divided, the workplace has become one of the few places where people expect trusted education and guidance. To do this well (and with limited risk), it’s important to follow three simple rules.
1. Help People Participate without Pushing Politics
The strongest civic efforts at work have a simple focus. They help people take part in elections at every level, and they do not tell anyone who or what to support.
Instead, they share basic information, including;
clear explanations of voter registration
election deadlines and ways to participate (mail-in, early, etc.)
nonpartisan voting guides and sample ballots
policies that give employees time off to vote or serve as poll workers
These nonpartisan standards build trust because employees feel empowered, not steered.
2. Treat Civic Engagement as Part of Everyday Culture
The companies that build lasting trust treat civic engagement as part of their culture, not a one-day event. They start planning months in advance. They fold civic information into their existing volunteer and community programs. They send short communications that set expectations. And they keep people informed about key dates for registration, early voting, and local elections throughout the year.
This steady, predictable rhythm aligns with what research shows employees want: clear facts, delivered calmly and consistently.
3. Highlight Local and Off-Year Elections that Shape Daily Life
Local elections rarely dominate national headlines, but they often shape daily life the most. School boards, county commissioners, and city councils make decisions about zoning, transportation, public safety, and neighborhood services. When companies shine a light on these elections, they give their employees information that feels relevant to real life, not just national politics.