Ethical practice and the role of people professionals
Explores the role people professionals play in applying ethical values to organisational practice
Use the resource and tools to support ethical organisational climates and non-statutory ‘speak up’ channels
Ethical practice is a core behaviour in the Profession Map. It builds trust by role-modelling ethical conduct and applying clear principles and values in decision-making. Its purpose is to deliver positive outcomes for people, the organisation and wider society.
The CIPD evidence review Impact of human resource management found that responsible ethics-led HR practices were linked to stronger organisational performance (such as productivity and in-role performance) and improved employee outcomes (such as employee wellbeing and organisational climate).
This guide focuses on the practical aspects of implementing and maintaining ethical organisational practice.
In the page below you can find out more on:
Away from these areas, if you are looking for a resource to support ethical practice across AI, people professionals can access the guide on developing, deploying and using AI.
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