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7 Common Ethical Concerns in Businesses Today

Regardless of the industry, unethical behaviour and illegal activity occur in the workplace every day Unethical behaviour greatly diminishes employee morale and business integrity. From fraud to discrimination to privacy breaches, there are many areas where misconduct takes place. Unethical behaviour in the workplace has also notably been on the rise with the events of the COVID-19 pandemic. We asked a group of business professionals about the most common ethical concerns in businesses today and this is what they said:

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6 Ways Companies Can Improve Their Corporate Communication
6 Ways Companies Can Improve Their Corporate Communication

When it comes to facilitating productivity and achieving corporate goals, effective communication is the key to success. Whether you work for a small startup or multi-level conglomerate, transparent communication both within and across teams and departments is imperative. In addition, with the recent shift to remote work environments, communication has never been more important. Not only does open communication establish stronger relationships among employees but it also creates a stronger organization as a whole. We asked 8 leaders how companies can improve their corporate communication and this is what they said:

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15 Digital Tools Companies Use To Improve Workplace Culture
15 Digital Tools Companies Use To Improve Workplace Culture

Companies are embracing technology to improve the workplace culture Fostering an inclusive and encouraging workplace culture is integral to maximizing the potential of your employees.

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3 Ways Ethics Hotline Agents Comfort Whistleblowers
3 Ways Ethics Hotline Agents Comfort Whistleblowers

When a whistleblower's concern is accepted and validated, it builds trust A whistleblower hotline call center can receive thousands of calls a year. Many organization have hotlines in place for employees to blow the whistle on unethical workplace conduct.

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Whistleblowing Trends: What Does 2020 Look Like?
Whistleblowing Trends: What Does 2020 Look Like?

Whistleblowing has become much more mainstream and accepted over the past decade. New laws that protect employees from retaliation help them step forward to report wrongdoing. There are some recent trends that shine a light on legislation and government initiatives to encourage whistleblowers to speak up.

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Survey: Many Employees Don't Report Misconduct

Whistleblowers actually have a lot of power. They just aren't aware of it. In a recent survey by the Ethics & Compliance Initiative, nearly a third of participants who were surveyed, who did witness misconduct, chose not to report it.

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