What is Workplace Ethics? Workplace ethics refer to the principles and values that guide the behavior of individuals and organizations in a professional setting. It encompasses everything from integrating diversity to maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of employees. According to Emtrain’s employee engagement tool, Emtrain Analytics, only 64% of employees believe their co-workers handle personal…
Ableist language is all around us whether we know it or not. The belief in the inferiority of people with physical, mental, or psychiatric disabilities is deeply rooted in our culture — so deeply rooted in fact, that we often can’t see our own biases. Words like “crazy” and “lame” get thrown around on the…
For many companies, the switch to remote or hybrid work following the pandemic has fundamentally changed the way employees interact with each other. In the absence of a physical office space, more and more coworkers now meet, strategize and socialize on digital platforms like Webex and Slack. Despite the difference in these new forms of…
Emtrain Analytics can help you measure, monitor and strengthen your organization’s values. Leadership, Diversity, Accountability, Celebrate success, Innovation, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Customer-Focus, Teamwork Has your organization stated its values? The social dynamics of an organization may be the most powerful force in determining how effective we are and how people feel about their workplace experience.…
Whose job is workplace culture? Is it yours? In some organizations, culture is in the title or job description of a few people. Maybe it’s in yours. But there may be some key people in your workplace who could get real value from the data about workforce attitudes and behaviors that are captured in Emtrain…
The business has always tried to make the world better in one way or another. In recent years, there has been a focus by many companies to not just try, but to take the leading role in improving society. Whether it be driving towards a net zero future, the movement of Corporate Social Responsibility, to…
Every group, team, community, and organization has a culture – the written and (mostly) unwritten rules and norms that govern the way people interact, communicate and resolve conflict. Culture is a powerful force and is often a determining factor of a company’s success by improving employee retention rate, productivity, and employees’ feelings of acceptance. Culture…
Change can be very difficult and is something that many people resist, especially when it’s something that has stayed the same for years. However, many areas within an organization need improvement and change to work toward a more inclusive and respectful work culture. Since change doesn’t happen overnight and oftentimes is complicated, it’s critical to…
It’s a tough pill to swallow, but here’s the truth: the healthcare industry has a workplace culture problem. Through its platform, Emtrain has conducted multiple surveys on healthcare professionals all across the country. Together, they paint a picture of an unhealthy culture throughout the medical industry. Over numerous culture indicators, healthcare companies consistently lag behind…
As we welcome in yet another Pride month, now is an excellent time to take stock of the ways your company cares for its LGBTQIA+ employees. Pride is traditionally celebrated in June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots, when hundreds of gays and lesbians marched in protest of police mistreatment. This is an important fact to…