Elections are critical junctures of democracies. In principle, electoral campaigns should enable citizens to debate the most pressing issues of the time and to choose candidates that propose convincing remedies and demonstrate competence. In practice, the democratic process has been increasingly malfunctioning. Recent electoral campaigns have only fueled polarization and hostility between opposite camps and instilled distrust regarding the fairness of the election — far from the constructive deliberation one could hope for.
4 Ways Businesses Can Help Uphold Democracy
Some ways your company can improve the system without being partisan.
November 04, 2022
Kevin Van Aelst
Summary.
Businesses need political stability to thrive, and so when democracy is jammed, companies can feel threatened. But few would see business as a solution to political system woes; to the contrary, business is most often depicted as a corrupting influence, attempting to tilt the scale towards particular candidates or parties. But businesses can also help to invigorate and strengthen our democratic systems and cultures. They can boost voter participation in various ways; support the administration of fair elections; create programs that encourage people to run for office. And they can create specific policies and practices to help foster constructive dialogue and engagement in the workplace.