Meeting/Event Information

Presentation Title: Workplace Ethics for Human Resources Managers

Presentation Description: The presentation will address the ethical principles of human resources management using the SHRM Code of Ethics as a guide and discuss strategies for avoiding common pitfalls and promoting ethical leadership in challenging workplace scenarios. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Ethical leadership requires action based on knowledge of to whom an ethical duty is owed, when to question and consider various perspectives, how to advocate or seek expert guidance, and good judgment concerning legal, business, and personal priorities. 
2. Human resources managers have an ethical duty to strive for and model the highest standards of professional and ethical competence.
3. Human resources managers are ethically responsible for promoting and fostering fairness and justice for all employees and their organizations. 
4. Human resources have an ethical duty to strive to maintain a high level of trust with stakeholders and avoid actual, apparent, or potential conflicts of interest. 
5. Human resources have an ethical duty must acquire and disseminate information responsibly and truthfully through appropriate means.
6. Noncompliance and workplace ethics can lead to business harm and professional, legal, and personal consquences.

Bio

Emily Thieman is an associate attorney in Taft’s Employment Law Department.  Emily assists employers in structuring company policies, formulating agreements, and working to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.