Factors that Influence
- Open Communication
- Clear Mission and Vision
- Community Outreach Policy
Commitment to Ethical Business
Commitment to Ethical Business
Background Information
This theme examines employee perceptions on company ethics and business practices in the larger community. It helps identify how respectable the company’s reputation is to individuals within the organization.
This score does not identify any one issue but rather reflect employees’ general sentiments on this topic. As such, results can contrast with various topics such as:
Mental Health & Wellness Committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Why is this Important?
A company’s reputation helps attract top talent. Ethical businesses generally have employees who believe in their organization’s mission and vision. Even when there are no formal policies in place, managers & coworkers can work to create a culture that supports the community.
Effective leaders communicate about charitable events the company supports and are open and transparent about past donations.
Principled organizations encourage community outreach by making employees aware of causes supporting their interests.
This demeanor also offers insight into the company’s genuine interest in charitable endeavors and that they focus on more than just making profits. These initiatives improve workplace morale and public relations which can result in the company acquiring new customers who support the same good deeds.
Recommended Action Items
Consider implementing the following action items as part of your personalized strategy to improve the level of employee engagement within your team.
Engage Team Leaders & Middle Managers
Communicate important messages to Team Leaders & Managers so they are equipped to discuss them with their teams. Ensure all employees have a role model so that ethical behavior becomes the norm.
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Multiple Channels for Communication
Ensure employees have multiple avenues to communicate their issues. If their immediate manager is not engaging in ethical behavior, employees should have alternate options to voice their concerns (such as HR, Senior Leaders, Flex’s ‘Open Door’ platform).
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Create a Framework to Develop an Identity
Corporate identity is about internal activities that shape perception. Senior leaders should share their vision of how certain desired behaviors align with the high-level goals of the company. Sharing anecdotes of how good behavior leads to success is useful in developing a consistent identity.
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Ensure Employees are Heard
When employees provide feedback on important ethical improvements, respond in a timely manner to indicate when and how follow up actions will take place. Thank all employees for their input. If a particular point that was raised won’t be addressed, it is imperative to offer an explanation as to why it cannot be pursued.
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