Known as “The Ethics Sage” to many with a reputation as an expert in ethics, Dr. Steven Mintz is a Professor Emeritus from Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. He received the Accounting Exemplar Award from the Public Interest Section of the American Accounting Association in 2015. Steve was also recognized by the Public Interest, Ethics and Sustainability Section of the AAA for his Distinguished Service. His blogs were recognized as one of the top 30 best in the ethics space. Steve shares insights into ethics in society through www.ethicssage.com. Steve was a recipient of the Carl Menconi Ethics Case Writing Competition in 2025 that is presented by The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business (IMA).
Recent Blogs
Excellence in Accounting Ethics Education Award
SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 15, 2026 The intent of this award is to recognize new pedagogy for teaching ethics to accounting students. A monetary award of $1,000 and a plaque will be presented at the annual Ethics Symposium to an individual (or…
Challenges for Gen Z in the Workplace
Reasons Managers Are Critical of Behavior This is an update of a previous blog written about the challenges faced by Gen Z in the workplace. It’s alarming to me that Generation Z (Gen Z) employees are being fired shortly after they start their…
Why Do People and Organizations Practice Cancel Culture?
How Does it Play Out? Canceling someone typically consists of a group publicly shaming an individual, followed by the refusal to engage with that person in any capacity. In other words, it’s collectively not talking or working with someone in any capacity. In…
Nurses Rank # 1 for Honesty and Ethics
Why Have Rankings of All Professions Declined between 2019-2023? According to a Gallup poll during December 1-15, 2025, 78% of Americans consider nurses highly honest and ethical, making them the most trusted of 21 professions rated in Gallup’s annual measurement. Military veterans are…
Skills-based Recruitment is Replacing CVs
Focus is on Candidates Actual Abilities and Competencies Did you know that almost three-quarters of companies now use skills-based assessments throughout their hiring process, according to Test Gorilla’s State of Skills-Based Hiring 2023 report which surveyed 3,000 employees and employers around the world….
Building a Culture of Wellness in the Workplace
Mental Wellness Promotes Productivity, Happiness, and a Meaningful Workplace Experience There are a variety of definitions of mental wellness. In a piece by Mike Nichols posted in Opinion, he addresses one definition by Dr. Jane Myers of the University of North Carolina. Dr. Myers, one of the…
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