8 Pillars of an Ethical Culture

In this eBook, Ethisphere focuses on the foundational elements of an effective and sustainable culture, which they have consolidated into the eight pillars of an ethical culture. This framework defines the key metrics of a strong ethical culture:

• Do your employees understand what is expected of them when it comes to ethical behavior?
• Do they know where to go if they have questions? Are they willing to speak up?
• Do they trust the reporting process enough to engage in it? Or do they fear retaliation or lack of an appropriate response?

Ethical culture matters — to employees, investors and all stakeholders. Companies that have strong values-based cultures are better places to work and well-positioned for long-term success. There are many benefits to fostering a culture in which employees feel supported when they speak up. Not only will you reduce people-driven risks, but your organization will also hear from a range of voices — sharing new ideas and other ways to make the company more successful.