Ethical Choices: Spiritual Consequences

For every choice there is a consequence! In today's environment of Enron, HP and other corporate scandals we find executives facing prison time. This series of articles illustrates, in a profound way, the outcome of the choices that are made. Each segment of this series exposes the lessons learned from Gallagher's prison experience. Through it all, the reader will find, that while the experience was painful, the powerful benefits that followed have opened new doors to greater awareness and benefit to others.

Employee Theft And How To Tackle It

Employee theft is a very common crime that is not even regarded as a crime by most people who commit it. The taking of the odd pen or few sheets of paper home is regarded as many as being a right rather than as a crime, and it is something that even the most senior of managers are guilty of.

Business Ethics-What's Happening Where We Work?

The National Business Ethics Survey (NBES) provides an overview of ethics in the workplace and the 2005 version indicates that ethical misconduct is increasing. And this is after Enron, et al. The NBES included more than 3,000 American workers and their survey showed that more than half of American workers have observed at least one type of ethical misconduct in the workplace. Yet, employee reporting of the misconduct they observe is down by 10 percent. This is cause for alarm, in my opinion, and more businesses need to be aware of what is happening with ethics at work today.

Beware Of Anyone Wanting A Currency Exchange With The Same Bank

One of the tactics of scammers with currency exchanges.

Fraud Schemes - 6 Main Types Of Occupational Fraud

Occupational fraud is when an employee violates their corporate duty to obtain personal benefit. The six types of occupational fraud are employee embezzlement, management fraud, investment fraud, vendor fraud, customer fraud, and misc. fraud. Awareness is the first step in prevention.

The Best Professional Advice!

All of this advice applies to any profession. Keep your dream in your heart. Be yourself, and be good at what you do. Never beat a dead horse. It’s over! What are you going to do about it?

Are You an Ethical Salesperson?

Are you in sales? Are you ethical in your dealings? Why is this important?

10 Powerful Ways To Evaluate Opportunities And Avoid Buyer's Remorse

Very little in this world can be accomplished with little or no effort, unless we have done the groundwork. And to accomplish mightily requires trusting others and forming alliances. The problem is who to join forces with and what products to buy, sell or promote as an affiliate. Welcome to the world of marketing overkill.

Is DVLA Another Business That Is Making It Difficult For Customers To Buy From Them?

On the 3rd of March I received reminders from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing that licenses (road tax) on my car and my motorcycle will expire at the end of March. And I'm invited to apply online. I go the DVLA website and enter the special reference number that I've been given for my car. For some strange reason, my details cannot be found. So I try again with the reference number for my motorcycle. And again the details cannot be found.

Ghostwriters and Client Confidentiality

Anyone looking for a writer should do their best to find someone who can keep a secret. Client confidentiality is important and finding a writer who understands that just makes sense. What if Kentucky Fried Chicken's copywriting team blabbed about the eleven herbs and spices?

Are You Revealing Your Lack of Ethics and Ultimately Lack of Business Results as a Business Coach?

Most business coaches and executive coaches believe that they are ethical. However, this story truly reveals some hidden agendas for some who are business coaches or executive coaches.

What Really Happened in the Subprime Mortgage Market

What really happened recently in the subprime mortgage market has much less to do with market economics and has a lot more to do with ethics, integrity, and professionalism.

The Antidote

We - modern America that is - have become so damn impolite. We don't give people the simple courtesy of a reply when contacted by email or phone. The idea of acknowledging someone with a smile while passing on the street is at best an anachronism; at times it's even considered an affront. And being greeted when entering a store is less commonplace all the time. What are we becoming (or have already become)? Furthermore...

Fiduciary Duty?

Fiduciary Duty and what the Government may require of residential real estate mortgage originators