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TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER GROWTH ETHICS

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  Among HRM’s various duties, training and development highlight some of the most important moral dilemmas in contemporary businesses. The reality frequently hinges on unofficial networks, selected opportunities and unwritten regulations even in cases when policies guarantee equal access to progress. These trends influence who gets promoted, who gets ignored and how equitably career mobility is spread. Assessing the ethical integrity of modern HRM techniques requires an understanding of these interactions. The Justice Gap Imagine this: On the same day, two equally talented employees join the organization. After a few years, one is moving up the corporate ladder, and the other is still awaiting their turn at a leadership program. What happened? Welcome to the ethically questionable world of training and development where there are some invisible steps on the corporate ladder and favoritism frequently overpowers fairness The theory of justice by John Rawls (1971) provides a valuable ...
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COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND FAIR LABOUR PRACTICES

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  If employees who remain silent about their compensation must be content with it is one of the most serious mistakes HR can make. Satisfaction is not usually shown by silence. Most employees are not upset about the exact amount they earn- they’re upset when they realize someone doing similar work earns more. At this point, it stops being about money and starts being about fairness, dignity and feeling respected. Today’s workplaces are undergoing significant change. The traditional methods of managing compensation, which is keeping information confidential, depending on hierarchy and assuming that employees won’t challenge decisions, are falling apart.  Everything is being forced into transparency and growing expectations. What comes next will either reveal gaps that organizations can no longer ignore or create stronger and more honest cultures.   The contract that nobody signs  There are two levels to every profession. The formal one, which includes pay, perks and o...
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ETHICAL RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION

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  The foundation of good human resource management is ethical hiring and selection, particularly in an increasingly diverse and rapidly evolving workforce. Fair and transparent recruiting procedures promote respect, fair opportunity and trust in addition to upholding procedural norms. The demand for ethical decision-making grows as the battle for talent heats up and technology changes how organizations find and assess employees. Filling a post is only one aspect of responsible recruitment. It entails identifying and resolving prejudice, upholding the dignity of candidates and fostering an environment where every potential employee has a real opportunity to succeed. Organizations can improve social justice and inclusiveness while also developing a workforce that can handle the needs of a multicultural and technologically advanced society by basing recruiting procedures on strong ethical standards   Understanding Ethical Recruitment and Selection Hiring potential employees in a ...
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ETHICAL AI AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN TODAY'S WORKFORCE

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  Human resource management (HRM is one if the organizational functions that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing. Although AI makes recruitment, performance reviews and talent management more efficient, its presence and impact grow, moral issues of its application are also rising. ·        Who is accountable when an algorithm malfunctions? ·         How can we ensure that AI systems remain open and morally aligned with humans? These issues have brought ethical AI to the forefront of international awareness. It is now a critical issue for managers and policymakers, and is not just a problem for data scientists to technologists. Ethics can no longer be a last-minute consideration as organizations depend more on AI to make decisions that impact people’s lives, like hiring, financing and healthcare. In the HR context, these concerns are amplified as AI tools influence critical decisions such as hiring, talent develop...
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DIVERSITY , EQUITY AND INCLUSION

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  DEI as a strategic imperative D iversity, E quity and I nclusion (DEI) are no longer just buzzwords or a box to be ticked by organizations. It has come far beyond this and is now a vital part of successful organizations and how they grow. DEI is about creating a workplace where every employee, regardless of their background, ethnicity, age or ability, is respected.  The modern workplace demands more than just representation. It calls for equitable access, fair treatment, and a culture where individuals feel respected and empowered to contribute fully. As global workforces become increasingly diverse and interconnected, the ability of organizations to integrate DEI into their core operations has become both a moral imperative and a competitive necessity. HR teams are vital in embedding DEI into recruitment, employee engagement  and leadership development   Understanding DEI ·       Diversity : refers to the presence of differences such as ge...
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MANAGING EMPLOYEE EXPRESSION - Balancing free speech and workplace integrity in HRM

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  The challenge of public criticism Publicly disparaging the business, often referred to as ‘bad-mouthing’ or negative whistleblowing , is a growing issue that impacts stakeholders, employees and organizations equally. Even though freedom of expression remains a fundamental right, public criticism by employees presents challenging moral, legal and reputational issues. In today’s context, where social media platforms are playing a major role, remarks or criticism may go viral in a matter of seconds, which can seriously harm a company’s reputation, credibility and general performance. HR is responsible for creating policies and culture that balance employee voice with organizational integrity.  Therefore, it is essential to comprehend the dynamics of public criticism in the workplace to promote responsible communication, uphold transparency and protect organizational integrity. Causes of public criticism Publicly insulting an organization may stem from: ·    ...
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