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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Proactive ethical oversight safeguards an organization's hard-won reputation and ensures the long-term viability of the ...

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 ...