Ethics

The COVID crisis has highlighted the magnitude of the skills crisis. Despite millions of people sitting on the sidelines, employers are challenged to find workers with the skills needed to be successful on the job.

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

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

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.