I face ethical issues with both clients and candidates on almost a daily basis. What happened to integrity? These days people will do whatever is necessary to “get theirs.” Unfortunately for them, I’m the most honest and ethical person you will ever meet. I tell them, “There is a Recruiter on every corner; go find someone else to represent your interests.”

The actions of the leadership team define a company and it starts with the many little examples we present to others. It means that Leadership must act by correcting or leading others in what is the proper ethical standard for the company.

Its a challenge to face the problem and correct, certainly much easier to ignore it and look the other way. Its hard to address a person face to face and not just email a “by the way note”. It will set the culture and define the company.

After several ‘conversations’ she still didn’t see the import of respecting
the ‘find it clan – leave it clean’ code of behavior in the office family – so
she could not be allowed to stay there disrespectful of everyone else.

Right on friend!