Educate Your Employees

Providing voter information to your employees is easy and worthwhile. By educating your employees, you expand the voice of the small business community.

In fact, a recent survey* revealed that 78% of employees either wished their company would provide information on government and politics, or were open to receiving such information. More importantly, employees cite their employer as the single most trusted source of this information. 

Educate Employees About Candidates and Legislators

Small business has both the crediblity and the opportunity to educate and motivate employees so that they can make informed choices at the polls.

Understanding where a candidate stands on important issues gives a voter the confidence to make an informed decision. If people choose to vote - then exit the polls feeling good about who they voted for - they are more likely to participate in future primaries and elections.

No one wants to go to the polls only vaguely informed about the candidates and issues. But where do we get good information? How do we sort through the daily deluge from candidates, political parties, news organizations and others? Who do we trust for an expert opinion? Employers are the most trusted source of election information. That makes the workplace an ideal setting for voter education.

The case is clear: business has credibility and opportunity to educate and motivate employees so that they can make informed choices at the polls.

Consider these easy ways to inform them about candidates and the issues of importance to your small business:

• Share your NFIB Voter Guides with your Employees (look for your state-specific edition in the mail)
• Review our Voting Records with your Employees - NFIB's How Congress Voted Report
• Posters and Payroll Stuffers - DOWNLOAD NFIB's 2010 GOTV Poster to Use in Your Business Today!   

Encourage Your Employees to Vote

Our nation’s businesses are uniquely positioned (and legally allowed) to provide voter education to employees and their families. The most effective grassroots participants are those who are informed and involved. A good way to educate, energize, and expand the small business vote is to take our pro-small business message to employees and encourage them to take advantage of the ballot box.

There's many ways you can help your employees be prepared for Election Day:
 

• Provide Your Employees with Voter Registration Forms - Click Here to Access NFIB's EZ Vote Tool
• Encourage Your Employees to take Advantage of Absentee Balloting and Early Voting - Click Here to Learn More