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
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…
What Employers Should Do to Counteract “Quiet Quitting”
Workplace Culture Issues Are the Key During the past few months, I have examined the workplace behavior characteristics of Millennials and Gen Z workers. I examined the concept of “quiet quitting.” Today I will look at the implications for ethical workplace behavior and…
Professional Risks of Dating in the Workplace
Personal Relationship Could Compromise Professional Judgment Dating in the workplace is fraught with potential conflicts of interest not the least of which is when a superior who has to evaluate an employee also dates that person. Can the supervisor rate the employees’ performance…
Civility and Leadership in the Workplace
Ethics Sage Speaks Out About Challenges to Civility and Ethical Leadership I have previously blogged about civility and workplace behavior. Last Monday, I posted a blog on my “Ethics Sage” blog site about the decline of civility in society. In it, I suggest…
What to Do About Ghosting in the Employment Decision
Ethical Considerations Ghosting in the employment decision is on the rise. There are many reasons for it, not the least of which is the decline of respect and responsibility in the workplace. In many cases today, employers do not take the time to…
3 Ways to Promote Wellness in the Work Environment
Wellness and Emotional Health This is the first of a series of blogs on wellness. According to John Valenty, CEO of Wellness.com, “Wellness is the result of personal initiative, seeking a more optimal, holistic, and balanced state of health and well-being across multiple…
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