Ethical Culture

Is Workplace Wellness the Key to Happiness and Meaning in Life?

Beyond Happiness and Meaning: Transforming Your Life Through Ethical Behavior It has been about five years since I published my book, Beyond Happiness and Meaning: Transforming Your Life Through Ethical Behavior. From time to time, I read about ways to bring greater meaning and enjoy a higher level of happiness in life. In today’s blog I will […]

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How to Deal with Bullies at Work

Characteristics of Workplace Bullying Last week I blogged about sexual harassment in the workplace. Workplace sexual harassment and misconduct affect 52% of employees who have experienced or witnessed harassment in the workplace, according to a study by HRACUITY. The results of workplace bullying are just as bad. A 2021 survey by the Workplace Bullying Institute reports that 79. 3

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Workplace Sexual Harassment & Employee Reporting

Workplace harassment and misconduct affect 52% of employees who have experienced or witnessed harassment in the workplace, according to a study by HRACUITY. The study’s results are published in 2023 Workplace Harassment and Misconduct Insights. Click on the link to download the results  GET THE INSIGHTS . I have previously blogged about sexual harassment. Today’s blogs advance the discussion

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Building an Ethical Culture in the Workplace

Ethics in the Workplace When we think about workplace ethics, the first thing that comes to mind is a code of conduct that influences the development of an ethical culture and provides direction to steer the ethical climate toward right behavior. A code goes beyond what is legal for an organization and provides normative guidelines

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The Importance of Developing Soft Skills in the Workplace

Cultivating Emotional Intelligence I have previously blogged about the importance of developing soft skills. In today’s blog I update the discussion by addressing ways to improve your soft skills. First, it’s important to understand the importance of developing these skills in the workplace. Developing Soft Skills in the Workplace I recently read an interesting article on Forbes Advisor online

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What is Ethical Intelligence in the Workplace?

Reviewing What Others Say About It I’ve always been attracted to the concepts of Emotional Intelligence and Ethical Intelligence. They are character traits that make for healthy relationships. However, I haven’t given them enough coverage in my blogs as it pertains to ethics in the workplace. According to ethicist Bruce Weinstein: “Emotionally intelligent people are aware of how they and

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Are SPACs on the Way Out? New Regulations are on the Horizon

SEC Comes Down Hard on Marcum LLP On June 21, 2023, the PCAOB sanctioned Marcum LLP for violating PCAOB rules and quality control standards by failing to take sufficient steps to ensure that its system of quality control provided reasonable assurance that: (1) the firm would comply with the requirements regarding the acceptance of issuer

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Is Whistleblowing a Moral Act?

One’s Motive for Acting is the Key Is whistleblowing a moral practice? Different views exist on this important issue. Generally, the act of whistleblowing should be motivated by good intentions – i.e., to right a wrong. On the other hand, if the motive is to gain a financial reward or retaliate against a company for

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The Collapse of SVB and Signature Bank: Where Were the Regulators and KPMG?

Missing the Red Flags I have previously blogged about the collapse of SVB and the Signature Bank. In today’s blog, I will update the information and probe more deeply the failings of regulators and KPMG to heed the warning signs that trouble lied ahead. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank, reminds me of

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Leaders Be Aware of the Signs of a Toxic Culture

Here’s When You Might Have a Toxic Work Culture A toxic work culture is one where employees do not feel fulfilled or safe and often complain about the dynamics of the workplace. The workplace is plagued by in-fighting, drama, and unhappy employees, and it may negatively affect productivity. Sometimes, the elements of the toxic work

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