It may come down to how they define "politics". Given a reasonably broad definition, it would be nearly impossible to avoid some discussion of political things

It may come down to how they define "politics". Given a reasonably broad definition, it would be nearly impossible to avoid some discussion of political things. If it is used as a weapon to prevent discussing of topics that management doesn't want discussed, while promoting topics they like, it becomes simply a policy of control. As an example, recently the topic of remote work has become of interest in political debates.