Laws and Ethics.... Who's Kidding Who?

Years ago I read an article by a renowned psychologist wherein he wrote his studies found one percent of all human beings would never lie, cheat or steal. One percent would always lie, cheat or steal...

The Only Thing You Get for Free in Life is Hungry!

Business Ethics has virtually become an oxymoron online. Promises of instant wealth and overnight success permeates the World Wide Web. There are a few ways to tell the difference between a real business opportunity and a scam designed to seperate you from your hard earned money.

Diversity

There has been definite improvement in the area of hiring but it seems that once women and minorities are hired, there are informal, relatively unconscious systems in place that prevent advancement of the minority worker or women, even today.

Delivering The Goods: Keeping Your Word In a World Which Often Doesn't

Annoyed with people who don't deliver what's been promised? Surprised when folks don't keep their word? Dismayed when others fail to keep their agreements? Do you?

Article Thieves

This article recounts a situation where an article was plagiarized and used on the blog of someone in a directly competing business. The author's thoughts on plagiarism are explored here.

Promote Workplace Morale, Prevent Surprises, and Get a Nifty Accessory

Tired of getting surprised by the boss while playing games at work? There is a solution for you (and it's not giving up solitaire.)

Is It Just Me, or are People Getting Ruder?

Is it me, or are people getting ruder? Are we lazy, overworked, overwhelmed, or do we just not care. What do you think?

Work From Home Plans: System or Scam?

I make seven thousand dollars per month working from home part time! Say again?! Yes, there are work at home plans touting large profits for little work. Are they legitimate? You need to find out before making any commitment; please read on for ways to avoid being taken.

Genuine Help Vs. Exploitation

A correspondent raises a very interesting question. Is there something inherently exploitative about selling a product or a service to individuals who are in a place of great need and few resources?

An Ethical Dilemma: How Should You Handle It?

Often, an ethical dilemma can arise at work that makes you unsure how to respond. Using your common sense is an obvious way to react but sometimes, the situation might not be so cut and dry.

Two Important Keys to a Successful Business-Integrity and Reputation

As business owners, we know that if we want repeat business and referrals (both of which are the foundation of growing our business) then we need to include integrity and reputation in everything we do. How can we, as business owners ensure that we are continually moving forward in building our integrity and reputation in a positive light? Actually, if we remember a few simple “rules,” then we can continue to build and grow.

Green Office Supplies; The Competitive Edge

Green office supplies lend a competitive edge to stores competing against large office supply stores. Sustainable Group has products to give you that edge.

Pragmatic Ethics; Are You a Liar in Disguise?

Have you ever met someone who puts themselves out as ethical at every turn, always talking about ethics like a Catholic Priest who is screwing little kids behind everyone’s back yet preaching the Holy Bible the rest of the time?

The Source of All Ethical Values

Where do we get ethical values from; our families, our religions, our education, the legal system? Well actually none of these. In fact these very institutions have for the most part contributed to the murkiness that we refer to as our human ethical values. Such values exist deep within each of us and need not be taught only recognized.