workplace ethics
Professional conduct standards
Workplace ethics are the moral principles and standards governing professional conduct.
These include honesty, fairness, respect for colleagues, and responsible use of company resources.
Organizations often codify workplace ethics in employee handbooks or codes of conduct: The training covered workplace ethics and harassment policies.
Violations range from minor infractions to fireable offenses like fraud or discrimination.
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- professionalismWorkplace conduct standards
- transparencyState of being see-through
- fairnessJust and equal treatment
fair treatment · honesty · respect · open door policy · diversity · trustworthiness · corporate culture · retaliation · responsibility · inclusion · equal opportunity · glass ceiling · justice · impartiality · good faith · ethical dilemma · speak up · conflict of interest
- work valueswork ethic, integrity, honesty, reliability, job satisfaction
- Ethics Traininghonesty, fairness, integrity, values, morals
- proprietydecorum, decency, propriety, correctness, suitability
- Ethics Termsmoral reasoning, moral philosophy, casuistry, teleology, utilitarianism
- soft skillscommunication skills, interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, active listening, empathy training
workplace ethicsworkplace misconduct
Improper employee behavior
professional misconduct · embezzlement · nepotism · discrimination · wage theft