HR Basics: Human Resource Ethics

HR Basics: Human Resource Ethics

Human Resource Ethics Overview

This section introduces the concept of human resource ethics and outlines three key principles: protecting employee rights, professional behavior, and promoting justice.

Protecting Employee Rights

  • Ensuring honest communication with all parties is essential.
  • Acquiring and distributing information responsibly is a key guideline.
  • Safeguarding and maintaining accurate human resource information is crucial.
  • Identifying and understanding employee rights is fundamental to this principle.

Professional Behavior

  • Committing to individual leadership and high standards of conduct is emphasized.
  • Acting according to the highest standards of conduct is a guideline for professional behavior.
  • Seeking and providing expert guidance contributes to maintaining professional standards.
  • Championing professional development for oneself and others is highlighted.

Promoting Justice

  • Respecting the unique worth of every individual fosters fairness in the organization.
  • Treating people with dignity and compassion contributes to creating a trusting environment.
  • Ensuring equal opportunities for development, growth, and success for everyone is essential.
Video description

HR Basics is a series of short lessons, designed to highlight what you need to know about a particular human resource management topic. In this HR Basics, we explore Human Resource Ethics, discussing three principles – protecting rights, professional behavior and promoting justice.