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A poll released last month by the American Psychological Association found that 80% of workers surveyed are stressed about the future direction of the nation. Those concerns have made their way into the workplace. Research released last week from ResumeBuilder found that the presidential election has escalated conflicts among employees, with nearly 40% saying that election stress has impacted productivity and morale. Seventy percent of managers predict such tensions will escalate after election day. As someone who is working the polls election day I can readily admit my anxiety is increasing. This article shares a few things you can do to help your employees navigate anxiety and distraction during this week. Above all be: ⭐ Kind ⭐ Thoughtful ⭐ Reduce stress ⭐ Share the load ⭐ Create safe spaces for community While only 28 states and the District of Columbia provide paid time off to vote, do be flexible with your teams so they can vote without fear of missing a meeting or a deadline. Agency is important these days. While many of us are nauseously optimistic this election will be peaceful and reflect the democracy we all hold dear, let's be extra vigilant to those who may feel more anxious. https://lnkd.in/gFw546Ke