It’s absolutely amazing what companies get away with. Even with strict HR laws and Sarbanes Oxley, the behavior and decisions made by thousands of companies and millions of employees cannot be governed.
Managers can be verbally abusive, cross the personal/professional line, and make demands that just are not legal. Companies make decisions to roll out products or programs that don’t comply with business standards, but they know that their business is just a spec of dust in the grand scheme of things. Employees misbehave and companies conduct inappropriate business practice because they believe they have to in order to increase profits and survive – and chances are they will get away with it.
The unethical practices that run rampant in business only seem to swell. As employees and companies get away with their poor behavior, they push the limits to see just how far they can go. At a point, what was once “wrong” becomes everyday business as usual.
As an employee, these actions may cause you to make some tough decision. Not only may you be asked to do unethical things, but you might have to stop and ask yourself if you want to work for this type of company.
- Do you want to get caught-up in breaking the law because you were pressured into doing things?
- Do you want to work for a company you do not trust?
- Are you damaging other people’s lives by helping your company succeed?
- Do you deserve to be treated in a particular way?
- Should you blow the whistle or file HR complaints?
As hard as it can be to secure a great job, there are times when you have to think about firing your boss and improving your life.
Millionaire Money Habit: A high paying job does not give permission for your company to treat you or their customers unfairly and unethically. You are worth more than that. Stand behind it.
