Policy Pop: Free Speech & Workplace Policies

In today’s increasingly polarized environment, the line between personal expression and workplace expectations can be difficult to navigate. This 45-minute webinar, Free Speech & Workplace Policies, is designed to help HR professionals, managers, and organizational leaders gain clarity on where that line lies—and how to manage it effectively. Through legal insights, policy guidance, and practical tools, this session will equip you to create a workplace where free expression and company values coexist without conflict.

Attendees will explore the legal framework surrounding speech in and outside the workplace, learn how to develop inclusive policies that minimize risk, and examine real-world case studies that highlight both missteps and best practices. With clear, actionable strategies, this session helps leaders foster a culture of transparency, respect, and compliance in even the most challenging conversations.

• Understand what “free speech” truly means in a workplace context and where legal boundaries lie.
• Learn how to design and implement speech-related policies that support inclusion while mitigating legal and reputational risks.
• Gain practical tools to address employee expression in a way that feels fair, respectful, and aligned with your organization’s values.
• Explore real-world HR scenarios and how to navigate them without appearing controlling or dismissive.

This webinar offers essential guidance to help you confidently balance legal compliance, cultural sensitivity, and employee trust in an era of heightened expression and scrutiny.

Who Should Attend:
HR professionals, people leaders, managers, legal/compliance teams, and anyone responsible for setting or enforcing workplace policies.