It's Time To Vote

By Max Dougé

Election Day is less than a week away. Its outcomes will impact both individuals and organizations locally and nationally for at least the next four years, regardless of who wins. Policies from the winners will steer us in both familiar and new directions, depending on candidates’ platforms.

Each election cycle, small and large businesses evaluate the candidates’ views on the economy, taxes, education, and numerous other factors in an effort to plan for their organization’s future. These factors play a role in determining if growth is appropriate and how it can be implemented and sustained. Wages, healthcare, employment laws, and more will impact the strength of businesses, their workforce, and the direction businesses ultimately take. In the end, the success of organizations will come down to having the right resources and workforce for any scenario, regardless of who is elected.

Next week’s election, however, presents interesting challenges for soon-to-be new and returning politicians. Over the past eight months, we’ve witnessed a worldwide pandemic disrupt everything we know, and in a way not seen before during our lifetime. Businesses, small and large, are trying their best to maintain in this new environment. Regional and national healthcare systems are being stretched to capacity. Science has become politicized in a desire for answers. Families with school-aged children continue to navigate unchartered territory with virtual or hybrid learning environments. And sadly, extreme views are dividing and polarizing our country to the point of uninhibited anger and hatred.

As you can see, this isn’t a typical workforce blog post. Instead, it’s a pause to address the state of our home. With only a few days left to Election Day, it’s time for us to impact what our future might look like and who will provide guidance. Encourage coworkers, friends, and family to not let this important opportunity pass.

It’s time to vote.