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A May 2025 survey of 3,007 Americans by Gallup and Bentley University found that 51% of U.S. adults now believe companies should take a public stance on current social or political issues, up 13 percentage points (from 38%) in 2024. Support rose for businesses speaking out between 2024 and 2025 among all demographics, including political party and age.
However, employees have less appetite to hear social or political commentary from their employers. When asked if their own employer should communicate a stance to employees, 60% of employed Americans said they would prefer the employer not do so. Zooming in by issue, support for companies speaking out on workplace-related issues like mental health and healthcare issues was higher (62%) than on international conflicts (26%) or religion (17%).
To toe the line between what the public wants and what your employees are comfortable with, if your company is going to take a stance, stick to workplace-related issues. Seven Letter can help your company develop compelling corporate communications for both external audiences and internal employees.
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