Ethics in the Workplace for Public Entities

Public entities are in a unique position to influence the public's confidence and trust. With national and local scandals plaguing governmental institutions, public servants must now repair perceptions of cronyism, corruption or scandal. The Ethics for Public Employers course prepares employees to deal ethically in all workplace situations. The training enhances employees’ ethical problem-solving skills, and uses scenarios commonly experienced in public entity work environments.

Course Highlights

• Executive “Welcome Message” (optional).
• Ethical responsibilities of public entities & public servants.
• Establishes ethical standards & personal responsibility.
• Standards regarding documents, public records & email.
• Scenarios promote honesty & integrity in business.
• Avoiding the appearance of impropriety & the improper use of position.
• Use and misuse of public entity resources & employee responsibility.
• Conflicts of interest (or situations that may give the appearance of conflicts).
• Gifts, favors and favoritism in a public employer context.
• Non-discrimination and harassment prevention.
• Specific ethics-related resources and reporting methods.