Ethics Articles

Business » Ethics | By Lawrence Groves @ Saturday, 22nd April 2006 @ 5:01 AM

The last few years have been a period of heightened scrutiny and scandal for the financial services industry. Most recently, the SEC issued a report on pension consultants regarding conflicts of interest and the objectivity of advice given to retirement plan sponsors. It’s become vital to the success of insurance and financial advisors that they differentiate themselves with their exemplary ethics, that they operate by a higher moral code and that they communicate that higher standard to their c... more...

Business » Ethics | By Liane Bate @ Sunday, 9th April 2006 @ 6:18 AM

What could be worse than owning a business that becomes a total bomb - a business where you lose money, never make a profit, or even go bankrupt? Well there is something worse than not raking in the cash as you expected, and that is owning a business that is rock solid, but losing your customers because your business attitude stinks! If you run a business, online or offline, and you want to attract new customers and keep them coming back, there are a few important qualities you must possess. If... more...

Business » Ethics | By Cathy Warschaw @ Sunday, 5th February 2006 @ 5:57 AM

Many believe that ethical behavior is some abstract term that sounds nice and looks good on paper, but are confused as to what being ethical really means in the workplace. What if someone told you that everything you need to know about ethical behavior, you learned in kindergarten? That's right, ethics – or the guidelines of conduct followed in the workplace – were taught to you at a very young age. Practicing ethical behavior is important to you because it can grow a business, promo... more...

Business » Ethics | By Joe DiSabatino @ Tuesday, 24th January 2006 @ 3:08 AM

Here's a true story I'd like to share about doing the right thing-even when her job was at stake. Her name is M. and she is an attorney who manages the legal department of an insurance company. As my coaching client I supported her through a really challenging ethical dilemma with her boss. She had finished giving her annual performance evaluations to her small team, two of whom received the highest marks. Their annual salary increments were based on these ratings. M's boss mea... more...