Aflac, Juniper, and Manpower Group share their tips to being among the World's Most Ethical Companies: "Appearing on Ethisphere's list of World's Most Ethical Companies is not easy. It requires a dedication to the kind of values that inspire employees to commit to doing the right thing. At Aflac, that means a top-down approach to ethics. As Chief Executive Officer, I know that I set the tone for the company. As such, I try to operate under the following principles: • Treat employees well. If you do, they will take care of the business; • You cannot fake authenticity. As leaders, we face challenging decisions every day but if you expect your employees to adhere to high standards, you have to set those standards at the highest level, even …show more content…
Remember; a lot people are depending on your decisions; • Always consider that the shareholders own the company and consumers keep the company going. Before making a key decision, place yourself in their mindsets and ask yourself, is this the right thing to do?; and • Never let bad news linger. It is not like wine. It does not improve with age." - Dan Amos, CEO, Aflac “When you get up to go to work today in your small business, your focus might not be on modeling ethical behavior for your employees. However, a business owner's behavior is crucial in setting the tone for company operations. You and your managers are the people who employees emulate, and the example you set affects how everyone behaves in your business environment. Be Impartial In business meetings, there is a potential for conflicts to arise between employees. As the leader, you're expected to resolve conflicts while remaining impartial. Listen to everyone and try to find a resolution that everyone can live with. Being impartial whenever possible helps you build a reputation as a fair boss. Recognize