Recent studies have concluded that there is an ongoing trend towards more casual workplaces. Formerly stigmatized practices, such as foul language and bringing pets into the office, are now common occurrences for many workplaces. Other strict policies restricting tattoos and piercing have also become more relaxed. However, other practices such as talking about politics in the office remain a taboo task.
See "The workplace is getting much more casual: study", Hannah Frishberg, New York Post, January 9, 2020