Brought to you by Compyl: A code of conduct is more than just a set of guidelines — it's the backbone of corporate integrity and accountability. It sets the foundation for the decision-making processes and defines the ethical framework within which a company operates. This is particularly crucial in today’s environment, where stakeholders, from shareholders to consumers, … [Read more...]
Business Ethics: Navigating Complex Moral Issues in the Workplace
Brought to you by STL: Ethical considerations have become increasingly important in today's interconnected and globalized business landscape. Business ethics refers to the moral principles and values guiding organizations' decision-making processes and behaviors. Navigating complex moral issues is crucial to fostering a responsible and sustainable business environment. This … [Read more...]
4 Big Benefits of Being a Female Business Entrepreneur in the Ethics Space
Each and every day, more women are breaking through the proverbial glass ceiling – and breaking new ground. The continued increase of female-led businesses is making a collective positive impact in the ethics space, shaking up the landscape for a dizzying array of applications. On that note, what are the actual ethics-related benefits of being a female business entrepreneur? … [Read more...]
State of Business Ethics in the United States [Infographic]
Did you know that 34% of employees think their managers are unethical, and 42% of employees say their companies' ethics cultures are weak? Those statistics come from the new State of Business Ethics in the U.S. infographic from Bolt Insurance, which is shown below. According to the data in the infographic, most reports of employee misconduct include more than one … [Read more...]
Sustainability and Being Green – Do Your Customers Actually Care?
Do consumers actually care if our business is sustainable or “green”? Sustainability is something of a buzz word that people throw around casually and in daily conversation. While it speaks to a positive shift in public opinion and values do most people even know what this means or look to see which businesses are implementing sustainable practices? That depends on … [Read more...]
The Office Holiday Party? It’s Work!
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women on Business writer. It's the time of holiday cheer - and you likely have a party (or two or three) on your calendar. Enjoy! That is, unless it's your office party or a client event. In that case, the smart move would be to consider it work. There's always a fine line between work and personal life, and no place is that more … [Read more...]
Swearing in the Workplace?
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women on Business writer There's been a great deal of buzz lately about Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz, who was recently fired. Her apparent fondness for "salty language," as it has been described, has been a big part of the conversation. The premise put forward is that her profane language is being called out because she's a woman and her … [Read more...]
You Are What You Say You Are….
Leadership is an elusive quality and few people ever really get it, but as the figurehead of a company you are supposed to know what it means to be a leader and a motivator even if it wasn’t taught to you. In my industry I see a lot of individuals who were really good at their chosen profession and that skill got them thrust into the management arena. Leadership is an elusive … [Read more...]
The Leper in the Room: Workplace Violence
As a business owner I have noticed that entrepreneurs talk about a range of topics and we share some pretty personal details; what doesn’t happen is the talk about violence. We speak about managing teams and dealing with problem performers, but we very rarely speak about what happens when those situations go horribly wrong. To get to the bottom of this I got some advice from … [Read more...]
Leadership and Films that Make Change
I was plucked from my daily routine and dropped into the middle of another era that made me stop and appreciate the power of women to face challenges with zeal. It was like eating a healthy organic meal instead of the empty calories we are being asked to digest, the “chick flicks” that abound today. I suggest to Jennifer Anniston et al. to take time to rethink women’s roles … [Read more...]