Weber Shandwick is out with a new report examining the role business leaders play in upholding democracy.
By the numbers: A majority of the 1,007 adults surveyed from June 14-16 (a month before Saturday's shooting) believe businesses and employers should publicly denounce political violence.
69% of both consumers and employees agree that American businesses must take a stand to protect democracy.
Yes, but: Less than 1 in 10 say their employer has contingency plans to manage and communicate around political threats.
What they're saying: "While there is nuance in how and whether employees and consumers expect business to insert itself this election cycle, it is clear that Americans — under escalating fears around democracy and political violence — expect business to be a stabilizing force," Weber Shandwick chief public affairs officer Pam Jenkins said.
"How, when and where business leaders do so will be carefully watched in the coming months," she added.
