Travis Kalanick, Uber’s combative, and arrogant CEO is no model ethical leader. His apparent “shock horror” at finding lack of respect for employees as rampant under his regime does not convince. To Kalanick, business results out rank everything else. Integrity seems in short supply. Whether its treatment of women or […]
“Do I have direct access to the board?” This is now a much-asked question about the role of the Chief Compliance Officer. Even when the answer to this question is “yes”, another part of it should be: “ Do I have a strong boardroom presence?” How to achieve a strong […]
Time to go easy on the banks, argues the head of the CBI. Let’s take bankers “off the naughty step.” How persuasive is this plea in behalf of a much tainted profession? No too convincing say some: “A little longer on the naughty step will benefit the banks” went […]
“We remain confident that we took every practicable and reasonable step to ensure that the range would be ethically produced.”[spacer height=”20px”] Deputy Chief Executive Fawcett Society, about charity T Shirts revealed as produced in forced labour conditions. Guardian, 3rd November 2014 In 2013 a group of Lithuanian men bought passage […]
What a world of difference between blowing the whistle on your company, and when the company blows the whistle on you! In the case of Courtland Kelley of GM, highlighting and pursuing an unethical production practice—a failing starter motor putting lives at risk–led to a career disaster. [1] Side-lined, denigrated, and […]
Commitment The first pillar is an essential starting point for any leader wanting to get to grips with ethics in business. This pillar requires you to show a wholehearted and public sharing of your ethical position. Only through a personal willingness to fully engage, can you expect to make an […]
Fairness at work is a live issue for many people in employment. For example they want more transparency about what goes on. Ethical leaders too want to create a fair culture. How to achieve this remains unclear. Even the most well intentioned leader struggles to bring fairness to life. The […]
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