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The video game industry’s ongoing struggle with workplace misconduct continues to grab headlines. A $10 million Riot Games settlement is the latest example.

Workplace misconduct and related shareholder lawsuits are costing companies and executives real money, and everyone involved is starting to pay attention.

If one bad employee can corrupt a whole team, imagine the impact that misconduct by senior leaders can have on the organization.

Managers and leaders do not understand retaliation, and that's a big problem. Harassment is not the leading workplace complaint - it's retaliation.

The all-in cost of bad workplace behavior is tremendous. Unfortunately, people fundamentally misunderstand (and underestimate) the staggering economic impact of workplace misconduct and unethical business practices.

Misconduct runs rampant in the skies, and airlines continue to face tremendous exposure and liability in terms of harassment, bias, discrimination, and bullying.

Time changes suck! They make people tired. Tired employees are more likely to act out in aggressive and inappropriate ways. This puts them, their colleagues, or the company as a whole into a tough situation.

When those at the top aren’t held accountable for their ineptitude, mismanagement, self-dealing, misconduct or unethical behavior, what message does that send to the rest of the organization? Simple – it’s often a green light for a range of bad...

Satisfying minimum legal requirements won’t shield you and your organization from employees, customers, shareholders, and other stakeholders who are impacted by workplace misconduct and unethical behavior. It won’t protect your brand.

Courage. When it comes to Workplace Conduct & Ethics, it is in short supply these days. From the hallowed halls of Congress to the Board room to the floor of the manufacturing facility, it is always easier to turn a...