How one company’s fall from grace prompted new standards Much has been written (and filmed) about the Enron scandal. Enron’s collapse resulted in prison sentences for several executives, and more importantly, the loss of thousands of people’s retirement savings. Large scandals often prompt congressional action. Following Enron, Congress passed the Public Company Accounting Reform and…
Use this diagram as a way to frame and make ethical decisions. There are many recommendations for how to go about decision-making. But instead of “going with your gut” next time, consider trying this ethical decision model: Start by realizing you (or your business) faces a decision with ethical implications. Then, identify stakeholders who might…
Without ongoing training, organizations may not have staff members with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) needed to compete effectively. Building the capacity for all employees to work smoothly with diverse individuals is essential to competitive success. Certain legal compliance considerations will ensure the effectiveness of your training and development initiatives. Accurate recordkeeping related to…
Most people want to be thought of as ethical. When working with teams, an appeal to people’s moral core can make a major difference. Earlier in my career, I took on a business unit that was staffed by people with strong personalities. They were all great people who worked hard, but they had trouble getting…
One way to develop your ethical “muscles” is to exercise them. Using an ethics work-out gives you a routine to follow until you naturally follow your moral instincts in every instance. The “Principled Leaders” diagram below provides a quick reference for how to build an ethical habit. A principled leader is a person who puts…
Imagine a workplace where people of all colors and races are able to climb every rung of the corporate ladder — and where the lessons we learn about diversity at work actually transform the things we do, think and say outside the office. How do we get there? In this candid talk, inclusion advocate Janet…
We’re taught to believe that hard work and dedication will lead to success, but that’s not always the case. Gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation are among the many factors that affect our chances, says writer and advocate Melinda Epler, and it’s up to each of us to be allies for those who face…
What should modern leadership look like? Entrepreneur and former Icelandic presidential candidate Halla Tómasdóttir thinks global leaders need to change their ways — or risk becoming irrelevant. In a conversation with curator Bryn Freedman, she shows how anybody can step up and make a difference, even if you don’t yet have power. “There’s a leader…
Filling openings internally may motivate employees to stay and grow in the organization rather than pursuing career opportunities elsewhere. Internal recruitment is when the business looks to fill the vacancy from within its existing workforce. The most common internal recruiting methods include organizational databases, job postings, career plans, current employee referrals, and re-recruiting of former…
What message is being sent by the recruitment tactics you use? For instance, is it okay to exaggerate claims about what the job candidate will get if he or she accepts the job? This video from Gregg Learning discusses how over-promoting a job can have bad outcomes for the business, including lawsuits from disappointed hires.…
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