TRENDS 2020 Trend 8: JOB & HIRING The 2020 election cycle will unleash companies’ GLASSDOOR'S political side The single biggest external event facing Americans in 2020 is the looming U.S. Presidential election. All eyes and conversations across media, workplaces and home life will shift to the national political stage. That comes after increasing levels of political awareness and polarization over the last three years, fueled by an acrimonious and divided political climate, a seemingly endless stream of political controversies, and the launch of a presidential impeachment investigation. In 2020, we expect to see more workplaces get political as both employers and employees engage with the national election cycle. In particular, we’re likely to see more companies and employees embracing their stances on social issues in 2020, potentially impacting both employer branding and day-to-day workplace culture. 31