Written by: Jacqueline Serviss
1/12/2009 4:56 PM

Even if you don't think about Workplace Ethics, you can be pretty sure that someone in your organization does. According toWorldatwork.Org, 43% of human resource professionals in the US say their organization includes ethical conduct as a part of employees performance appraisals.

But even if they don't consciously evaluate based on ethics, you can bet that they will react if someone pushes beyond their ethical comfort zone.

But many of these people who simply react won't understand why or how a breach bothers them. That's why it pays to take a few minutes and think about your own ethical standards.

For me, I think back to my Grandmother - "Don't Lie, Cheat or Steal," she said. Not bad advice, and yet easy to remember. For me, that's also a key part of understanding your limits- keep it simple and you will remember it when the time comes that you need it.

So, do you have an ethical line that you don't want to cross? Or that you hope your employer doesn't cross?

Copyright ©2009 Jacqueline Serviss

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