3 Act in line with your values
Ethical leaders act in accordance with their values and are willing to do the right thing, even if it is difficult or unpopular. This is especially true when unexpected events arise or there are hurdles to overcome. The pandemic took every business leader by surprise, for example, with swift decisions to be made about homeworking, front-line roles and who to place on furlough. Three years on, and many employees in organisations where they felt leadership behaviour was not in line with their values have voted with their feet, moving to businesses that better reflect their own ethics. A poll in 2022 by employee benefits company Amba found that almost two-thirds of employees were actively looking for a role with an employer that shared their own beliefs, while 58 per cent were considering leaving an organisation because their employer did not share their values. If leaders make difficult decisions in line with their values, and ensure the decision-making process is transparent and fair, employees trust their intentions and understand the ‘why’.
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