Do Recruiters Lie as Well? I have observed that college students often lie about their qualifications, skills, and grade-point average in the hiring process. It seems the younger generations (Millennials and Gen Z) rationalize lying as being acceptable more than generations in the past. Some have told me that lying... Read more →

Here is What Annoys Me the Most Pet peeves are annoying behaviors that other people do, and which irritate someone. Pet peeves are particularly irritating because they often tap into our values, preferences, or past experiences. When something bothers us, it can feel like a personal affront, even if it... Read more →

Cultivating Emotional Intelligence I have previously blogged about the importance of developing soft skills. In today's blog I update the discussion by addressing ways to improve your soft skills. First, it's important to understand the importance of developing these skills in the workplace. Developing Soft Skills in the Workplace I... Read more →

Considerations in Mandating Covid-19 Vaccination Can an employer mandate a Covid-19 vaccination of employees to return to work? There is no federal law specifically addressing that issue. The matter remains up to private businesses, state, or other local laws. The Wall Street Journal reports that U.S. employers could require all... Read more →

What’s in it for Employees, Employers, and Society in General? I recently read a fascinating article in the Washington Post by Lindsey Bever. She interviewed experts on the do’s and don’t about vaccines and workplace responsibilities. My blog today summarizes those interviews and creates an ethics angle to the decision... Read more →

Is it an Ethical Dilemma Waiting to Happen? Vlogging is an important way of expressing yourself in the workplace. The following guest blog is by Jane Sandwood. Over 44% of internet users watch vlogs every single month. And, in light of their popularity, many have taken to vlogging wherever they... Read more →

Building an Ethical Workplace Environment By Victoria Delgadillo, September 30, 2020 The following guest blog was written by Victoria Delgadillo, a student at Pepperdine University. The Broken Window Theory has recently been applied to enhance organizational culture in the workplace. It holds that a company should take care of the... Read more →

Workplace Ethics and Doing the Right Thing I have blogged before about why good people sometimes do bad things in the workplace. Otherwise ethical people make the wrong turn or are influenced by others that are ethically-challenged. Perhaps people take the easy way out and don’t stand up for what... Read more →

Being Good By Doing Good Good people strive to do the right thing. They recognize that their actions have consequences. They are aware of the rights of others and act in ways that are consistent with the way they would like to be treated. This is the essence of The... Read more →

Data from the Workplace Bullying Institute From time to time I post guest blogs. Given the importance of workplace bullying, I have decided to post the following piece. Bullies aren’t just in the schoolyard anymore. Every day, employees across the nation are bullied and abused at work. According to the... Read more →