Too many chief executives have been attracting headlines for the wrong reasons. The most important factor preventing fraud and unethical behaviour is corporate culture. An effective culture ensures that everyone lives an organisation’s values of ethics and integrity.
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Charles Cotton, Senior Performance and Reward Adviser
Charles has recently led research into the business case for pensions, how front line managers make and communicate reward decisions, and managing reward risks, as well as the creation of a good practice guide on the annual pay review process. He is also responsible for the CIPD’s public policy work in the area of reward and is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD.

Explores the role people professionals play in applying ethical values to organisational practice

The ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for meaningful work

A look at the role of trust in supervisor–employee relationships, and how employee monitoring may undermine this

Researchers explore the differences between ‘organisational’ and employee-focused voice, how they impact employees and what managers can do to foster voice

What are some of the most common challenges that negatively impact teamwork and what practices can leaders and people professionals adopt to overcome these?

Workplace support for survivors of domestic abuse is more likely to be in place where female leaders are in decision-making positions

Research explores how to manage rejection in the workplace to minimise negative outcomes with practical tips for people professionals and managers