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The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: Just Move It to That Column
Asking a co-worker to change an item on a financial report might not seem like a big deal, but it is. Fudging the numbers is unethical, and since Susan’s request also violates Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, it is also illegal.
The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: Presentation Help
Sometimes people want to include us in an action that doesn’t appear to violate their moral code, but it is one that we know violates our own. Or, it is an action that is against one of our company’s policies. Maybe it’s even illegal.
The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: Taking Turns
We’ve all been there…when someone else acts as if violating an ethical standard or even breaking the law is just a common, everyday thing…no big deal. This is an attempt to normalize an action that is really wrong and abnormal.
The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: The Kickback
Asking for or receiving trips, money, or other gifts of this type in order to influence the other person’s decision is known as a kickback. This type of influence is illegal under both federal law and a number of state laws.
The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: The Only Game In Town
Forcing a customer to pay higher prices is known as price fixing by reducing supply. A price fixing conspiracy to reduce inventory in order to raise prices hurts the company and ultimately the customers - who end up paying higher prices.
The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: The Win-Win Offer
When competitors agree to inflate pricing or include unreasonable special terms in a bid resulting in the other company having a better shot at getting the contract, customers lose and reputations are damaged.
The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: The Write Off
Simply put, falsifying expense accounts is wrong and violates company policies. It’s not up to us to decide what should be reimbursed by the company. And requesting reimbursement for expenses that don’t meet an organization’s policy is really a form of theft or fraud.
The Road Trip
Sharing inappropriate art and pictures in the workplace.
This is Gonna Be a Train Wreck
Transitioning to a different gender is a deeply personal decision. There are many unknowns and the added stress of how the workplace, and even customers, will accept the transitioning employee is very real. There are a variety of Federal, state and local laws that expressly protect workers based on their gender identity and sexual orientation.
This Is Not Succession Planning!
It shouldn't surprise you that making employment decisions because you think an employee is too old can get you into a lot of trouble. Bottom line, if you target someone for negative treatment because of their age - sooner or later, you're going to end up defending yourself to your employer, to an opposing attorney, a government agency, or even a judge or jury.
Those People
Being frustrated from time to time with a coworker is natural and understandable. But when we perpetuate stereotypes about people based on things like their appearance or where they come from, that’s unprofessional. It's disrespectful. And, it may often be prohibited by policy.
Tips for Cube Environment (from The 3-OUT Approach to Workplace Safety)
This module uses the principles & techniques of the “3-OUT” model (GET OUT | LOCK OUT | TAKE OUT) when working in a cube environment involving any type of armed or violent threat.
We Don't Want Him on Our Team!
We all bring our own view of the world into work every day. And sooner or later, we're going to work side-by-side with someone whose background and experiences are light-years different from ours. But treating somebody with anything less than professionalism and respect - for whatever reason – is a big mistake.
We Know What's Going On!
An effective way to show the impact of gossip and defamation of character.
We Need to M.E.E.T. Program Summary
Review of the M.E.E.T. communication model and how to find common ground.
We're Just Telling Jokes!
Recognizing how jokes can have an unintentional impact and create “diversity moments” based on diversity and inclusion dynamics in the workplace.
What Does a Mentor Do?
When an employee is new to the company, or even new to their role, there’s no substitute for the conversations and support that a mentor provides. Let’s face it, every job has a certain number of rules, processes, must dos and unwritten “ways of things” that, without you, your mentee would have to learn through experience.
What is Mentoring?
When you’re a mentor, you’re really like a coach… someone who can speak from experience… a resource that can give insight, even tips - that will help someone else be successful at what they’re doing.
Whatdaya Think of My Banana?
With all the court cases that have been going on and the changes in the laws, there are a lot of different ways that people can end up doing something that can get them into trouble. This video shows how joking and innuendos could lead to sexual harassment.
Whatever It Takes
Tension at work? Conflict on the shop floor? Here's an example of conflict between a manager and an employee; reflects different ideas of work/life balance and communication styles.