7 ethical dilemmas managers can face at work (and how to handle them)

If you’ve ever been in a managerial role, you’ve probably faced a moment that made you pause and think, “Is this the right call?” That gut-check moment is a hallmark...

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Procedural justice: why employees care more about fairness than outcomes

Imagine you’re up for a promotion at work. You’ve put in the hours, delivered great results, and feel like you have a solid shot. Then, you find out that the...

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Quarterly Compliance Update: March 2025

Staying on top of compliance changes isn’t just about avoiding fines; it’s about protecting your organization’s reputation, ensuring ethical business practices, and keeping up with a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape....

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What are the 4 types of organizational justice?

Imagine two employees, both equally dedicated and hardworking. One gets promoted while the other is left wondering why. Another employee watches as their colleague receives a pay raise, yet their...

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Lessons from 5 real-life ethical management failures

Ethical lapses in management are so much more than bad PR. They have real consequences for employees, investors, and the public. Scandals can erode trust, trigger legal repercussions, and cause...

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Ethical Management: a new course from Ethena & Ethisphere

Middle managers play a pivotal role in shaping workplace culture. They’re the ones setting the tone for their teams — the "tone from the middle", if you will — ensuring...

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How to set ethical expectations for managers

When we think about ethical management, it’s easy to assume that managers will naturally do the right thing in the midst of an ethical dilemma. But the reality is far...

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Trump 2.0: upending FCPA prosecutions

During the first Trump administration, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) remained largely unaffected in both scope and enforcement. However, Trump 2.0 has paused FCPA enforcement and signaled a significant...

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Compliance checklist for ensuring 100% training completion

Compliance training is one of the fundamental planks for building an ethical and compliant organization. If employees don’t understand what's expected of them in today’s increasingly risk-filled business world, they...

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DEI under scrutiny: approaching DEI after Trump’s Executive Orders

Disclaimer: This article does not constitute legal advice. It is provided solely for informational purposes and is not intended to be relied upon as a standalone resource. If you have...

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How E&C programs can help startups and small companies limit risk

Anyone who ever watched “Bad Blood” on Netflix about the Theranos scandal could be forgiven for thinking that ethics and compliance isn't a natural fit with the Silicon Valley ethos...

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Beyond the pink slip: 4 alternatives to terminating an employee

Workplace investigations are like navigating a maze in a fog — you’re trying to find the truth while balancing policy, context, and individual circumstances. It’s rarely black and white, especially...

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