2020

Lack of Diversity and Inclusion at Google Should Be a Wake-up call for the Tech Industry

Business Ethics, DEI, Discrimination, Ethical Culture, Workplace Behavior / /

Cultural Issues Behind the Disparity Last week, it was reported that many Google employees and others in the tech and academic communities were furious over the sudden exit from Google of Timnit Gebru, a pioneer in the study of ethics in artificial intelligence. She coauthored a paper that highlighted how poorly commercial facial-recognition software fared […]

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7 Ways to Develop Strong Work Ethics in Your Employees

Business Ethics, Teaching Ethics, Workplace Behavior / /

Changing Ethics Culture The following guest blog was written by Jessica Robinson. You can contact and read her personal blog at: https://assignmenthelp4me.com/thespeakingpolymath. Ethics are the soul of your organization. They describe what kind of behavior and conduct is permissible within your organization and what’s not.  But ethics don’t come alive until and unless your employees

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Discrimination Against Women in the Workplace is Alive and Well 

Sexual Harassment, Wellness, Workplace Behavior / /

Employer Offenses and Responses Discrimination against women in the workplace occurs when an employer treats a female employee less favorably than the employer would a male employee, specifically because of the employee’s gender. Today’s blog is designed to provide workplace advice to those who fall victim to workplace discrimination. Key Federal Laws Prohibiting Gender Discrimination

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Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Benefits and Challenges

Business Ethics, DEI, Discrimination, Leadership / /

Promoting EDI in the Workplace In the modern era, where technology has taken over and distances have been reduced due to globalization, workspaces are more open towards cultural diversity. To promote equal opportunity, companies are now including a diverse range of people to work with them and help them grow. According to a BCG report,

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Corporate Social Responsibility and Gender Equality

Business Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, DEI, Discrimination, Workplace Behavior / /

Working From Home During the Pandemic By Laiken Shaw, September 20, 2020 The following guest blog was written by Laiken Shaw, a student at Pepperdine University. I am sure there is no need for me to explain that the coronavirus pandemic has taken a hard toll on businesses everywhere. With so many companies being forced

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What is Conscious Capitalism?

Leadership, Stakeholder Capitalism, Sustainability, Workplace Behavior / /

The Next Evolution in CSR Conscious capitalism is a relatively new concept, but a natural part of the evolution of what it means to have corporate social responsibility (CSR). Corporations need to embrace conscious capitalism if they want to be relevant as an engine for economic growth.  The main difference between conscious capitalism and CSR

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The Lessons to Be Learned from McDonald’s CEO’s Sexual Harassment

Business Ethics, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Behavior / /

Why Was the Board of Directors Asleep at the Wheel? McDonald’s is suing its former CEO, Steve Easterbrook, after an investigation found he had a short-term, consensual relationship with an employee over text and video. It also found three additional relationships with employees that were sexual in nature, including the one that triggered the July

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Accounting, Tax, and Regulatory Issues in the Cannabis Business

Accounting Profession, Workplace Behavior / /

Keys to Operating a Successful Cannabis Business State legislation that permits the sale and distribution of marijuana is on the rise. Thirty-three states allow it for recreational and/or medical purposes, including the District of Columbia. Cannabis sales were estimated to be $15 billion in 2018 and projected to be about $73.6 billion by 2027. Given

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