Ethics Sage Offers Free Advice on Workplace Ethics Issues and Conflict Situations

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, July 10, 2011 (Press-News.org) My new blog, "Workplace Ethics Advice," expands on my popular Ethics Sage website to provide reasoned advice how best to deal with workplace ethics issues. Workplace ethics issues may include:
- What to do when you suspect financial wrongdoing by a supervisor or top management
- What to do when you have been told to do something you feel is inappropriate
- What to do when you have been asked to do something you feel is inappropriate
- What to do when you have been ordered to keep quiet about a company action
- How to handle workplace stress issues including: perceived sexual harassment; discrimination; excessive expectations; difficult-to-deal-with bosses; other employees taking credit for your work; sabotage by fellow employees; insensitivity to personal issues inside and outside the workplace; unfair performance evaluation reviews
- Work-family issues

These are just examples of conflicts that may test your commitment to act ethically in the workplace. When faced with a dilemma the first step should always be to clarify your organization's policy on handling such matters. For example, some companies have an ethics hotline where you can report issues of concern on an anonymous basis. Some have an ombudsperson to provide guidance on ethics issues. Also, be sure you are aware of the code of conduct in your organization because you don't want to deal with someone else's possible code violation while creating your own violation.

Once I receive an inquiry from you I will examine all possible alternative courses of action and respond to you within 24 hours. You can then send me a follow-up question to further clarify my advice. Your name is never revealed in our communications. Let me help you to navigate the sometimes rough waters of trying to be a loyal, ethical employee in the face of pressures to do otherwise.

The Ethics Sage (http://www.ethicssage.com/) provides commentary and is available for writing and speaking engagements in all areas related to accounting and business ethics and ethics issues facing society. A special blog provides workplace ethics advice (http://www.workplaceethicsadvice.com/) on ethical challenges and dilemmas encountered by employees in the workplace.