MANAGE & LEAD
5 You claim credit for the work of another employee,
or you fail to give public recognition to a co-worker’s
contribution, when you share results, make a
presentation, turn in a report or in any other way
appear to be the sole owner of a work product or
results.
There are a few signs that appear if your ethics are
substandard. You make excuses, give yourself reasons,
and that little voice of your conscience that chatters away
in your head tries to convince your ethical self that your
lapse in workplace ethics is OK.
The “short” list provides examples of ways in which
employees fail to practice workplace ethics. It is not
comprehensive, as there are hundreds of additional
examples encountered by employees in workplaces daily.
A person who has integrity lives his or her values
in relationships with co-workers, customers, and
stakeholders. Honesty and trust are central. Acting with
honor and truthfulness are also basic tenets in a person
with integrity.
People who demonstrate integrity draw others to them
because they are trustworthy and dependable. They are
principled and can be counted on to behave in honorable
ways, even when no one is watching.
Chrissey Breault joined KAIA as the marketing manager in 2019,
after over six years as the Director of Marketing & Education Services
of the American Association of Private Lenders. Before entering
the association world, Chrissey worked in local government as a
communications expert. Her almost 20 years in communications and
marketing started in the hospitality industry with Hilton and Marriott
brands. She managed midmarket hotels along the East Coast and Deep
South. Chrissey holds an associates degree in hospitality and travel,
and certificates in Adobe Web Design and Volunteer Management.
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