Are You a Destructive Leader?

Characteristic Behaviors of “Leadership” to Avoid I have been reading a lot about destructive leaders. Until now, most of my writings have been about ethical leaders. For example, I have written that ethical leadership means individuals behave according to a set of principles and values that are recognized by society... Read more →


Ethical Decision Making in the Workplace

A Simple Tool for Ethical Decision Making in the Workplace A friend of mine, Paul Falcone, who is well known in the HR field, posted an article on LinkedIn. I greatly appreciate his letting me use it for today's blog. It has a lot of great advice. HR Managers and... Read more →


Has Ernst & Young Struck a Blow for Ethics?

When Should an Audit Firm Walk Away from a Client? I worked for Arthur Young longer ago than I choose to remember. I always felt the firm was committed to ethical behavior, and for the most part it was. I can remember a training session where a video was shown... Read more →


Dating in the Workplace: The Do’s and Don’ts

Are You Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places? Dating in the workplace is fraught with potential problems, not the least of which is a conflict of interest for a superior who has to evaluate an employee but is also dating that person. Can the supervisor rate the employees’... Read more →


Is Workplace Wellness the Key to Happiness and Meaning in Life?

Beyond Happiness and Meaning: Transforming Your Life Through Ethical Behavior It has been about five years since I published my book, Beyond Happiness and Meaning: Transforming Your Life Through Ethical Behavior. From time to time, I read about ways to bring greater meaning and enjoy a higher level of happiness... Read more →


How to Deal with Bullies at Work

Characteristics of Workplace Bullying Last week I blogged about sexual harassment in the workplace. Workplace sexual harassment and misconduct affect 52% of employees who have experienced or witnessed harassment in the workplace, according to a study by HRACUITY. The results of workplace bullying are just as bad. A 2021 survey... Read more →


Workplace Sexual Harassment & Employee Reporting

Workplace harassment and misconduct affect 52% of employees who have experienced or witnessed harassment in the workplace, according to a study by HRACUITY. The study’s results are published in 2023 Workplace Harassment and Misconduct Insights. Click on the link to download the results GET THE INSIGHTS . I have previously... Read more →


Building an Ethical Culture in the Workplace

Ethics in the Workplace When we think about workplace ethics, the first thing that comes to mind is a code of conduct that influences the development of an ethical culture and provides direction to steer the ethical climate toward right behavior. A code goes beyond what is legal for an... Read more →


Is it Time to Abandon the 150-Hour Requirement to be a CPA?

Criticisms Grow About the Value of the 30-Extra Units In his farewell tour, outgoing American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) CEO Barry Melancon defended the 150-hour rule. He claims the extra year of schooling has "elevated" the profession, creating smarter, savvier CPAs. But has it really? In the field... Read more →


Corporate Governance Failures at Boeing

The Company Failed to Walk the Talk of Ethics I have previously blogged about the failures at Boeing in production systems, inspections, internal audits, a safety culture, and reporting to the board of directors. One lingering question is: Why didn’t the board of directors at Boeing act to disclose the... Read more →