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Do Ethics Still Matter in Business?

Americans' Views of Business Survey JUST Capital released its 8th annual Americans’ Views on Business Survey in October 2024. The results highlighted "the incredibly complex stakeholder landscape facing CEOs today, but they also provided real encouragement for corporations seeking to adopt a leadership role in society going forward." According to... Read more →


Building a Brighter Future: Ethical Innovation in Employee Benefits

Supporting Employees in the Workplace Can Pay Off In today’s evolving workforce, ethical leadership is no longer about doing the bare minimum; it’s about thoughtfully designing workplaces that enrich the lives of everyone involved. Employees aren’t just workers—they’re individuals with complex needs, dreams, and challenges. Companies that prioritize the well-being... Read more →


Pet Peeves in the Workplace

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 →


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 →


Dealing with Workplace Stressors

The Pursuit of Happiness at Work According to a recent survey conducted by Happier Me, self awareness platform for a happier and more successful life, the main reason for work stress among employees is too much work. The survey asked 1,000 workers from various industries and sectors to rank four... Read more →


What is Ethical Intelligence in the Workplace?

Reviewing What Others Say About It I’ve always been attracted to the concepts of Emotional Intelligence and Ethical Intelligence. They are character traits that make for healthy relationships. However, I haven’t given them enough coverage in my blogs as it pertains to ethics in the workplace. According to ethicist Bruce... Read more →


Quiet versus Conscious Quitting: Impact on Millennials and Gen-Z

Creating a Supporting Culture in the Organization I have previously pointed out in my blog that “quiet quitting” does not mean that employees outright quit their job. While employees do not stop performing their duties, they quit the idea of going above and beyond. They no longer subscribe to the... Read more →


How You Can Achieve a Healthier Work-Life Balance

Are Your Work Responsibilities Balanced With Your Personal Life? A 'work life' balance refers to an employee's ability to maintain a healthy balance between their work roles, their personal responsibilities, and family life. Companies are increasingly recognizing the importance of helping their employees to achieve this balance as more staff... Read more →


Professionalism in the Workplace

What Does It Mean to Be a Professional? I have taught ethics to college students in business and accounting for almost 30 years. I have used a character-based ethic to encourage students to be the best version of themselves. It works for the most part. However, the missing link is... Read more →