Introducing the 2021 Porter Novelli Focus: Business & Politics

Aug 24, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Introducing the 2021 Porter Novelli Focus: Business & Politics

U.S. politics has been a hot topic throughout the pandemic but has come sharply into focus due to the ongoing debate around voting rights legislation at the State and National level. Americans recognize the growing influence businesses have in politics and are now holding them to high expectations.

Key Findings Include:

  • 70% of Americans believe the private sector has become a more central figure in influencing government legislation
  • 74% think company leaders/CEOs can influence politics and government legislation
  • 64% believe businesses should speak out against government legislation if it doesn’t align with their company’s values
  • 48% do research to see which PACs or politicians a company is making contributions to

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