Making the best decision possible – the defensible one – is not an easy task. In this Business Ethics for the Office course, trainers will help you to understand what exactly an ethical dilemma is, the difference between ethics and morals, the value of being ethical, how to use tools to make better decisions, and how to deal with common ethical dilemmas. Ethical operations build trust, and trust builds business. Become a business champion once you have completed this in-depth course on business ethics.

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Lessons

Module One: Getting Started

The law on equality, diversity and discrimination has changed in recent years. Public bodies and businesses alike are now required to take steps to ensure that they do not treat people in any of nine protected categories unfairly, and legislation has defined six types of discrimination that employers have a responsibility to guard against.

Whether you are an employee or a business owner, this course will serve as a useful introduction to the subject and will raise your awareness of the issues around it.

Having to fire an employee is never an easy task.  Sometimes, despite attempts of open communication and encouraging performance, an employee will need to be terminated from the company and it is essential to do this in a fair, but clear, direct and firm manner.

Recognizing employees through various recognition programs is a fantastic investment. Being appreciated is a basic human feeling and reaps great rewards. Praise and recognition are essential to an outstanding workplace and its employees.

Through our Employee Recognition course, fiind out how to recognize the value of implementing even the smallest of plans. The cost of employee recognition is very minimal in relation to the benefits that will be experienced. Employee recognition programs have been shown to increase productivity, employee loyalty, and increased safety.

A motivated workforce is far more likely to be a successful workforce. The happier an employee is, the higher their responsibility, productivity and efficiency will be. Motivation is the product of the enthusiasm, energy and commitment an employee puts in the accomplishment of their duties, but motivating may prove to be a very hard task for the simple reason that different people find their motivation in different factors: a higher salary, a bigger office, a promotion or a better quality of life.