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Ethical Considerations for HR Professionals HR206

$ 795.00

  • New York, NY - Mar 26, 2010

Cover-ups and money laundering, insider trading and outright theft, corrupt practices, and conflicts of interest in the private sector. Misappropriation of public funds, lavish and unauthorized spending, conflicts of interest, and illegal practices in the public sector. Oftentimes, HR professionals are caught squarely in the middle. Meanwhile, HR professionals are feeling pressured to compromise their organizations' ethical standards to achieve aggressive business goals. How can private and public-sector entities regain their constituents' trust? What is the "right" thing to do in any given circumstance? Explore the ethical considerations that weave through the tapestry of HR systems.

Key Topics

  • Examining individual vs. business ethics
  • Recognizing corporate compliance and legal issues
  • Addressing the culture-value gap
  • Understanding the complexity of creating ethical standards within global organizations
  • Organizational responsibility (social, community, and environmental concerns)
  • Ethics in action (what would you do if?)
  • Key questions to determine if your decisions are ethical
  • Tips for designing effective ethics initiatives

Special Features

Work in small groups on multilayered case studies and report out to a guest speaker who will challenge you to assess the ethical dilemmas within typical HR-related situations.

Who Will Benefit

HR professionals

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