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Ethics
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Resumes: Is Your Job Applicant Being Honest?
Warning signs to watch out for in case someone's lying on their resume. Also: The scariest parts of…
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Should Nonprofits Drop Unpaid Internships, Too?
With a major publisher choosing to end its unpaid internship program rather than pay current and former interns…
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Ready To Wear: Fair Trade Group Moves From Coffee to Clothing
At a time when scrutiny of fashion industry practices are nearing a peak, Fair Trade USA's certification program…
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Good Counsel: Enforce Fair Trade in Your Ethics Code
Steer clear of antitrust issues when enforcing your ethics code.
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American Society for Engineering Education Faces Letter Controversy
After a controversial letter denouncing homosexuality showed up in a prestigious engineering journal, the American Society for Engineering…
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LGBT Groups Advise Media Outlets on Manning’s Gender Identity
After Pfc. Bradley Manning announced on Thursday that she wished to be known as Chelsea and undergo hormone…
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California Realtors Association Publishing Ethics Violations
To educate its members and the public about unethical behavior in the real estate industry, the California Realtors…
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Ethics Resource Center: Younger Workers More At-Risk For Ethics Issues
A report by the Ethics Resource Center shows that younger workers are more likely to feel pressure, observe…
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Online Thought Leader: What Qualities are Necessary
What makes an online thought leader? One major factor might be creative risk-taking. Also: A recent survey reveals…
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Association for Molecular Pathology Applauds Gene Patent Decision
The Association for Molecular Pathology, the lead plaintiff on the high-profile case, applauded the decision by the Supreme…
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Ethical Behavior in the Workplace: Women Less Likely to Compromise
New research suggests that organizations looking to hire and retain women should consider how much they emphasize ethical…
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Association of Food Journalists’ New Ethics Guidelines
Facing changes in the industry and advances in technology, the Association of Food Journalists recently unveiled a new…
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An Association Leader Admits Stolen Valor, But Keeps His Job
Despite admitting to wearing medals he didn’t earn during public events, a major point of controversy in military…
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Prescription for Social: American College of Physicians Issues Online Guidelines for Doctors
What information is OK for doctors to share on their personal blogs? When may doctors “friend” their patients…
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Why Congress Pulled Back the STOCK Act
Legislation designed to prevent members of Congress from profiting from insider trading was quietly changed earlier this week,…
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National College Players Association Speaks Out on Rutgers Scandal
After video surfaced of Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice physically and verbally abusing his players during a recent…
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Drone Privacy Concerns Have Some Associations on Defensive
While drone devices hold much potential for both law enforcement and consumer uses, privacy concerns have dogged the…
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Lessons From a Harvard University Media Leak
Last year, a cheating scandal ripped through the school, and after some leaks of confidential information hit the…
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Why Association CEOs Need to Take Whistleblowers More Seriously
A new study suggests that nonprofit whistleblowers are treated as poorly by employers as workers anywhere else.
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What Associations Could Learn From C. Everett Koop
One of the most-recognized figures for public health in the United States, C. Everett Koop never let personal…
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Transparency: Is Your Association Leak-Proof?
Last week, it was Walmart and the Vatican. Could your organization be the next subject of embarrassing leaks…
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How One Association Defended Herbalife From Scrutiny
With many of its members facing ongoing scrutiny over business practices—most recently Herbalife—the Direct Selling Association has its…
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Soccer Scandal Highlights Need to Build Ethical Culture
An international soccer match-fixing scandal shows what can happen when an organization fails to promote an ethical culture.
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Consumer Electronics Show Drops CBS, CNET as partners
After a controversy, the Consumer Electronics Association has cut two of its biggest partners for the International Consumer…
