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What Exactly Is Retaliation and Why Should I Care?

by pelotonRPM|12 November 201912 November 2019|Standard

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 at McDonald’s? It’s an Awfully Big Number.

by pelotonRPM|05 November 201905 November 2019|Standard

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.

Harassment in the Airline Industry: The Friendly Skies Are Not So Friendly

by pelotonRPM|05 November 201904 November 2019|Standard

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! Daylight Savings, Tired Employees and Tough Workplace Issues

by pelotonRPM|04 November 201904 November 2019|Standard

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.

WeWork and the Ongoing Accountability Crisis in Corporate America

by pelotonRPM|27 October 201927 October 2019|Standard

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...

When It Comes to Workplace Conduct & Ethics, the Law Is the Lowest Acceptable Standard.

by pelotonRPM|23 October 201923 October 2019|Standard

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.

Man finding inner strength to speak up against workplace issues

The Courage to Say “It’s Wrong.”

by pelotonRPM|18 October 201904 November 2019|Standard

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...

People Don’t Report Because Their Managers Don’t Know How to React

by pelotonRPM|12 October 201921 October 2019|Standard

There are many reasons that employees are reluctant to report incidents of workplace misconduct or unethical behaviors. According to research reported in the Harvard Business Review, one of the main reasons is that they lack confidence in the willingness and/or...

What Walmart’s new gun position says about corporate culture

by pelotonRPM|10 September 201921 October 2019|Standard

For many, ‘Checking the box’ to meet minimum legal requirements is no longer adequate. In the wake of two deadly shootings at Walmart stores, the company has announced some dramatic moves regarding gun sales. It will no longer sell handguns...

Happy International Women’s Day

by pelotonRPM|08 March 201912 October 2019|Standard

Progress has been made. Still plenty more progress to be made! Happy International Women's Day everyone.