Not only are 78 percent ofworkers discussing politics with their colleagues, 47 percent sayit's affecting their ability to do their jobs. (Photo:Shutterstock)

It's not even here yet, but the 2020 presidential election is taking a toll onthe American workforce—something employers probably aren't toohappy about.

According to a February 2020 Gartner survey, not only are 78 percent ofworkers discussing politics with their colleagues, 47 percent saythat the upcoming presidential election is affecting their abilityto get their jobs done. Productivity isn't the only thing taking ahit; collaboration and employee morale are also being affected.

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Marlene Satter

Marlene Y. Satter has worked in and written about the financial industry for decades.

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