An employer code of conduct outlines the company policy with regard to situations that put the company at risk in ethical matters. In addition, it details expected behavior to encourage employees to ...

At most firms, employees are expected to follow a code of conduct that lays out rules for ethical behavior. Despite the tremendous variation in companies’ missions and cultures, these codes often ...

Every employee brings their “whole self” with them to an organization, and that can include their mental health challenges. There are instances when many employees display emotions that may seem ...

Since humans are capable of abstract thought and sophisticated language, our behavior often blurs the lines between black and white into what is known as “the gray area.” Consequently, the desire for ...

A company’s Code of Conduct is more than a document. According to the U.S. Department of Justice's latest guidance on corporate compliance programs, a Code is first and foremost a statement of a ...

A business code of ethics is no longer just a nice thing to have. In light of cases such as Enron and WorldCom, legal concerns and the financial ramifications of unethical business dealings are on the ...

If you asked most managers, they would probably tell you that a code of conduct is a good thing. It can set a high standard for employees and ensure that they are interacting in a professional manner.

I share a similar concern about a code of conduct potentially being reduced to only those items mentioned in the WSJ article (lying, cheating and stealing). My inital thought was there has to be more ...

[Scroll down for a video from Jim on the topic!] Since humans are capable of abstract thought and sophisticated language, our behavior often blurs the lines between black and white into what is known ...