Survey results from Gartner Inc. found that 68% of employees would consider quitting their current job to work with an organization that has a stronger viewpoint on social issues that matter most to them. The survey included 3,000 workers.

It also found that employees whose employer has taken a strong stance on current societal and cultural issues are twice as likely to report high job satisfaction.

“Times of social and political change and uncertainty affect individuals across their lives, and introduce distraction, disruption and division into the workplace,” said Brian Kropp, chief of research in the Gartner HR practice. “The recent events at the US Capitol on Jan. 6, the US presidential election, the Black Lives Matter movement and Brexit have created numerous opportunities for increased tension among employees.”

To manage employee productivity and engagement during times of social uncertainty and disruption, Garner says that HR leaders should:

• Help employees understand workplace emotions and manage interactions.
• Create safe spaces for productive conversations.
• Identify ways to take action in line with organizational culture.