Why upholding freedom of expression is one of smartest business decisions you can make

A business that nurtures a culture of freedom of expression will benefit in the long run. By entertaining divergent views and upholding inclusivity of divergent views, it stands to gain in many ways.

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Businesses have a moral and ethical duty to uphold the freedom of expression as guaranteed under Article 33 of the Constitution. Unfortunately, businesses often infringe this right through their policies and practice.

I once dealt with a case where a woman faced intimidation, bullying and frustration from her bosses. The only reason this happened was because she had a different view from her boss and expressed her views openly yet respectfully.

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