Workplace Ethics for Success in the Company

1. Introduction

The main Feature of workplace ethics is integrity, trust and being honest and doing the right thing at the right time. Ethics guide employees on how to conduct themselves in their daily lives, including their workplace. The code of ethics explains the expected behavior of employees by the company. Organization summarizes code of conduct during the interview process or first day at work to educate the employees. Hard working and honest employees ensure the success of the company also enhance overall morale and reputation of the company. Human resource professionals consider hiring people of integrity. One’s behavior should be true and honest at work which is expected from the lowest level employees to the highest level management so the customers feel the difference of the company. The main advantage of having an ethical workforce, honest employees in a company is that uplifting the reputation of the company among other competitors and customers. Therefore the companies worldwide are issuing Code of ethics to be followed by its employees.

2. Main Purposes of applying the Code of Ethics

Build an ethical workforce, enhance company’s reputation, Ensure Long Term Success of the company, increase overall morale, Increase profits and cut down the unnecessary expenses, keep employees happy and satisfied, build a strong customer base, Build trust on suppliers, investors are the main purpose of building a code of ethics for employees. (CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS, 2019).
3. Main Challenges and Issues

Here are the main challenges and issues organization face while building an ethical workforce.

3.1.Personal Greed and Scam

Employees from Management to Staff seek to fill their pockets in transactions rather than being honest to the company. Some Employees as a group thinks when most of the people doing illegal unethical works, its justifiable to do the same. Misusage of company resources for personal gain can be seen either in the government and private sector. People must have a good heart and honesty towards the employer rather than being greedy and selfish. For an example, Take bribe from customer to give product or service of company for a lesser price, Using company assets such as vehicles, office tools, machines, computers, printers, telephones, scanners, internet to accomplish personal work, Employees must be ethical to use any resources only if employers have given the approval to use those, Selling product and services for lesser price or free to family members and friends, Changing purchasing data in database or not entering purchases to the company database for cover up unethical actions. (Garfinkle. Joel, 2005)Company assets must be keep safe and in proper condition by employees. Misuse of company assets have great impact on the company’s profitability. Usage of company assets for personal use is not acceptable without proper permission from employers. Stealing and misusage of company assets must be reduced by educating employees of code of ethics. Putting personal agendas first and do what is best for themselves is unaccepted unethical behavior from an employee. (CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS, 2019)