Politics and Religion: Controlling the Workplace Conversation
May
07
2026
(Thursday)
Time
12:00 PM PDT | 03:00 PM EDT
Duration: 60 Minutes
6 Days Left To REGISTER
Id: 211114
Duration: 60 Minutes
6 Days Left To REGISTER
Id: 211114
Instructor
Wendy Sellers
Wendy Sellers
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Overview
Passionate discussions about religion and politics in the workplace can create challenges for employers striving to maintain a respectful and inclusive environment. This webinar explores legal obligations, practical strategies, and policy considerations to manage these sensitive conversations while safeguarding your organization’s brand and employee relations
Areas Covered in the Session
- Understand the legal framework around religious expression, including Title VII protections and reasonable accommodations
- Learn why banning religious conversations can lead to claims of harassment or discrimination if not managed consistently
- Explore the rights of private employers to set policies on political conversations and activities, clarifying the limits of free speech in the workplace
- Assess workplace conversations to determine if they are respectful, welcome, harassing, or disruptive
- Review the essentials of anti-harassment policies, including reporting and investigation procedures, to ensure consistency and fairness
- Develop strategies to foster diplomacy and respectful communication in workplace interactions
Who Will Benefit
- All
Speaker Profile
Wendy Sellers Wendy Sellers, is a committed business ally and HR expert, holding multiple academic qualifications along with a broad array of HR certifications and licenses. With a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years, she has contributed her expertise across various HR disciplines including operations, downsizing, change management, corporate culture, and both remote and traditional workplace environments, as well as in coaching, training, HR education, and leadership development.
She firmly believes that the workforce is the most valuable asset of any organization, advocating for the necessity of training and empowering management, supervisors, and employees alike to excel in their respective roles. To her, ensuring these individuals are prepared and effective is not just beneficial, but essential. Known as “The HR Lady®”, she provides training on HR compliance specifically for administrators and covers the broader spectrum of employee management for managers, from recruitment to dismissal.
She firmly believes that the workforce is the most valuable asset of any organization, advocating for the necessity of training and empowering management, supervisors, and employees alike to excel in their respective roles. To her, ensuring these individuals are prepared and effective is not just beneficial, but essential. Known as “The HR Lady®”, she provides training on HR compliance specifically for administrators and covers the broader spectrum of employee management for managers, from recruitment to dismissal.
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