Social Responsibility of Business and Business Ethics Test - 6

Fairness in employment practices are followed by-

Employees, while company leadership adheres to them:

• Criteria for performance reviews
  
• Promotions, raises, or bonuses
  
• Disciplinary action
  
• Qualification for various benefits
  

EQUAL FOOTING

However, if an employee needs accommodation for a good reason, then that should be taken into consideration. For example, if an employee with a disability requires more time to get to the office because of that disability, it’s likely more fair to make an accommodation for the employee than to dole out discipline for something he or she can’t control, Weinstein says. You have to look at it on a case-by-case basis, he adds.

VOICE

Fair companies give employees at every stage an equal chance to be heard–whether it’s allowing them to share great ideas or to air grievances, Kuhar says. Fair companies have systems for employees to address or appeal situations or decisions they feel are not fair.

CREDIT 

When employees are recognized for their ideas and contributions, they’re more motivated to participate in a meaningful way, he says. If employees find that they aren’t given the credit due for their work or, worse, someone else takes credit, it can have a demoralizing effect on the team, he says.

CHAMPIONS

Whether they’re mentors or good managers, fair workplaces have senior leaders in place who help show others the ropes, correct mistakes appropriately, and work on making the workplace fairer,.

CARE

When employees feel like their well-being matters to the company, they’re more likely to feel like they’re treated fairly, he adds.