We are all probably aware of companies that crossed an ethical line by cheating customers, knowingly manufacturing shoddy products, or deceiving stockholders by falsifying financial statements. While ...

[Scroll down for a video from Jim on the topic!] Since humans are capable of abstract thought and sophisticated language, our behavior often blurs the lines between black and white into what is known ...

At most firms, employees are expected to follow a code of conduct that lays out rules for ethical behavior. Despite the tremendous variation in companies’ missions and cultures, these codes often ...

There are common signals that your company is headed towards an unethical business practice. Here’s how set your team back on ...

If you’re a solopreneur, you won’t need a code of ethics or a code of conduct; the ethical values you abide by are internal. However, things change once you hire employees who may have different ideas ...

Business organizations often develop several different policies, rules and guidelines for governing their operations. While home-based or sole proprietorship businesses usually require fewer policies, ...

Every employee brings their “whole self” with them to an organization, and that can include their mental health challenges. There are instances when many employees display emotions that may seem ...

Since humans are capable of abstract thought and sophisticated language, our behavior often blurs the lines between black and white into what is known as “the gray area.” Consequently, the desire for ...

A business code of ethics is no longer just a nice thing to have. In light of cases such as Enron and WorldCom, legal concerns and the financial ramifications of unethical business dealings are on the ...

There is no Code of Ethics for small business owners - only their own moral compass and inclination to deal in good faith. While talking with an attorney friend of mine, our topic of discussion was ...