E – 1667 Ins and Outs of Professional Conduct & Workplace Ethics

Every day you face decisions that have ethical implications. And while the safety of the organization and the public is every professional’s primary concern, time, personal, and resource pressures can often challenge these commitments. Taking a proactive approach to workplace ethics is the best course to mitigate this risk, avoid legal implications, and build a working atmosphere of integrity, trust, and purpose.

Join David Williams to explore the challenge of workplace ethics and how to take a proactive stance, how to develop an effective and sustainable set of guidelines for organization, the difference between a Code of Conduct and a Code of Ethics, and best practices in dealing with ethically challenging situations.

In this webcast we’ll discuss how to develop a strong and sustainable set of workplace ethics and guidelines designed to mitigate ethics creep, avoid legal implications, and build a solid, ethical foundation for a healthy workplace culture. We’ll explore common ethical topics and challenges, and will detail the best practices when faced with ethically challenging situations. Additionally, we’ll discuss the difference between a Code of Conduct and a Code of Ethics, and finally, we will review several effective examples Codes of Ethics for both working professionals and public officials.

This short course is intended to fulfill the annual ethics course requirements required for most professional certification and registrations.