Workplace Behavior

Developing A Workplace Sexual Harassment Policy and Investigation Procedure 

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

Identifying the Legal and Ethical Issues of Sexual Harassment The following blog is by Emily Henry. For additional information about her please see the last paragraph of the blog. As more sexual harassment cases continue to be brought to light, this hopefully means that more people will feel safe to report instances of sexual misconduct […]

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The Importance of Empathy in the Workplace

Empathy/Compassion, Wellness, Workplace Behavior / /

What Does Empathy Mean for the Workplace Culture and the Pandemic? Last week I blogged about empathy in my “Ethics Sage” blog. Today I address the issue of empathy in the workplace and characteristics of those who possess the moral trait of being empathetic towards another person. First, let’s look at the basic definition of

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Why Parents Cheat to Get Their Kids into College

Higher Education, Millennials & Gen Z, Workplace Behavior / /

Do the Ends Justify the Means? I recently read some of the results of a survey taken by Intelligent.com that addresses why parents cheat to get their kids accepted into college. The purpose of this blog is to share those results and give my own opinion. Intelligent.com is an online magazine centered around a lifelong

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There are Benefits to Giving Women Greater Access to the C-Suite

Accounting Profession, Business Ethics, Discrimination, Ethical Culture, Workplace Behavior / /

Characteristic Traits of Behavior Make Women More Moral Than Men I have previously blogged about women and the glass ceiling and how they have been lagging in C-Suite positions. Along comes a research study from the Harvard Business Review that seems to show an increase in gender diversity, but raises questions about where we go

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EDI Courses in Higher Education: Are They Doing Any Good?

DEI, Discrimination, Ethical Culture, Higher Education, Millennials & Gen Z, Workplace Behavior / /

Boise State’s Experiences Last month it was announced that Boise State University was suspending a course following allegations that the in-class instruction had humiliated and degraded some students over their beliefs and values. The suspension affected roughly 1,300 students in 52 sections of UF 200: Foundations of Ethics and Diversity, according to the University, a

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Bipolar Individuals in the Workplace: Contributions and Cautions

Discrimination, Ethical Culture, Wellness, Workplace Behavior / /

The View from Employees with Bipolar Disorder One of the most frequent comments on blogs that I have written during my 15 years blogging is those on bipolar disorder and workplace performance. The comments run the gamut from high praise to criticism for my inability to explain bipolar correctly. I think it is a good

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Sexual Harassment Revisited: The Case of NY Governor Andrew Cuomo

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

The Entitlement Culture of Politicians The case of NY Governor Andrew Cuomo and the sexual harassment charges against him is interesting from the point of view of entitlement. Did Cuomo feel entitled to say things to female staffers or make certain gestures that others should not do?  How can we explain his actions given he

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Creating a Trust-Based Culture in the Workplace

Ethical Culture, Workplace Behavior / /

Psychological Safety Promotes Trust Where Employees Feel Safe Speaking Out What is Corporate Culture? The culture of an organization says a lot about what it stands for. Organizations that commit to ethical decision-making tend to instill a culture that promotes doing the right thing regardless of the cost. They view decision-making from a long-term perspective.

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