What is tone at the top and what does it mean for the role of non-executive directors? A survey by one leading consultancy has shown: “A resounding agreement from our respondents that Tone at the Top is vital in developing and maintaining the ethical integrity of the business. Without it […]
Ethics training; development; education
How to help employees engage with a code of conduct
Do employees understand the “why” of their organization’s code of conduct? Guest post from Dr Attracta Lagan Or, how many grasp the ethical reasoning behind it? Based on lengthy experience in this area, I believe few staff develop this essential understanding. As a consultant, and co-principal of Managing Values, a […]
Why charisma matters if you work with ethics
A leading private bank recently advertised for a new Head of Compliance with The gravitas to deliver a successful compliance programme.” (FT 20 August 2015) At £150k a year plus benefits, anyone applying had better know what it means to have gravitas, how to acquire it, and how to use […]