We all like to think we’ll do the right thing when the time comes. But if we’re all such good, ethical people, then why do we keep reading about companies in the headlines for all the wrong reasons? In the heat of the moment when we’re facing deadlines and revenue targets, it’s human to rationalize…
Ah, the holidays. There’s nothing quite like a company holiday party to spread goodwill and cheer…right up until it has a little too much of both. At Emtrain, we know how easy it can be for a well-intentioned event—like the hypothetical company holiday party you see in the video above—to become an HR moment. But…
There are some companies that generate hundreds of millions of dollars but don’t have a compliance program. The lack of a compliance program impacts the business culture and whether intentional or not, it telegraphs an “anything goes” culture. It also creates personal risk for C-Suite executives and Board members since they have a fiduciary duty…
This is a short video message from Steve Cadigan, an Emtrain Expert on Workplace Culture and Talent Management. Steve Cadigan is one of Silicon Valley’s hottest properties when it comes to people, talent, and culture. Prior to launching his own consulting firm, Steve served as VP of Talent at LinkedIn and helped grow the company…
In this 1-minute video, Emtrain CEO and harassment expert Janine Yancey talks about the Workplace Color Spectrum® and how color coding conduct makes giving feedback more objective and much easier to do. the role of critical thinking in our ability to make ethical decisions. Emtrain clients often show this video to their workforce to explain…
In this 1-minute video, ethicist and Emtrain expert Chris MacDonald, Department Chair of Law & Business at Ted Rogers School of Management, talks about the role of critical thinking in our ability to make ethical decisions. Emtrain clients often show this video to their workforce to show people the risks of being “mentally lazy” and…
In this 1-minute video, ethicist and Emtrain expert Sally March, previously Head of Risk for the BBC, talks about the difference in ethics versus compliance and the value of creating an ethical business culture. These key points are critical to company leaders, many of whom understand the value of investing in creating an ethical business…
Harassment situations have two parts: the conduct itself, and how the matter is handled. This video, hosted by Patti Perez, attorney and workplace harassment expert, helps employers and HR professionals understand that how they handle harassment claims is so critical, it can either help the situation or make matters much worse. Handling claims the right…
What is the difference between “orange” and “red” situations in the workplace? Both are problems that need to be addressed. But what does a situation or a behavior actually look like when it moves from “orange” to “red?” In this video, Patti Perez, attorney and workplace harassment expert, illustrates with real-world examples the difference between…
This video hosted by Patti Perez, attorney and workplace harassment expert, explains how to apply the Workplace Color Spectrum® when assessing the workplace cultural health of your workforce. Sometimes employees behave unprofessionally, but some behaviors constitute a serious breach of conduct that could create legal liability. The Workplace Color Spectrum® helps companies categorize behaviors and…