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Organisations
struggle to keep up with increasing legal, ethical and environmental
obligations. But people are increasingly looking to buy from ethical
companies, and organisations that show good practices notice that
they bring tangible business benefits:
 Build Sales
- many buyers expect their sources to show ethical and social
responsibility
Keep
an Edge on your Competitors - by developing the potential of
your people
Manage
Your Reputation
Enhance
Trust and Customer Loyalty
Avoid Costly
and Damaging Tribunals
Be Ethical
and Successful - Business Ethics is not an oxymoron !
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• Legal
Responsibilities / Duty of Care
The legal responsibilities of an employer together with their duty
of care towards employees have increased a great deal and will continue
to do so. Our carefully designed training programmes and support
services will enable employers, both large and small, to fulfill
their legal and moral responsibilities
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In
the Republic of Ireland allegations of ageism make up 19%
of all discrimination claims (The Law Society) - and there
is NO ceiling to the amount a tribunal can award. Age discrimination
in employment is unlawful in the UK from 1st October 2006
- are YOU aware of what you need to do (and not do !) ?
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• The
'Feel Good Factor'
A motivated employee base with high morale will be a committed employee
base and likely to reach performance targets. Putting a range of practical
training and support services in place provides a low cost way for
employers to tangibly indicate their commitment to their employees
and customers |
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Businesses
that are socially irresponsible not only lose customers. Often
those customers engage in damaging campaigns (Business in
the Community)
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Attraction and Retention of Quality Staff
A high turnover of staff can lead to an unsettled workforce and to
constant training and retraining of new and existing staff. By showing
that they have in place an appropriate training and support package,
employers are able to demonstrate that they take staff issues seriously,
which will help to attract and retain loyal and committed staff. |
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1
in 5 workers report feeling extremely stressed at work. Stress
has overtaken the common cold as the number one reason for
absence (HSE). (Gee Publishing,‘Absence Audit’).
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Minimise Costs of Absence
More than 2 million people of working age are off work for a period
that will last 6 months or more (DSS 2004). Many employees
feel the need to hide problems from their employer, as they fear invoking
disciplinary procedures (GMB). If employees no longer feel
the need to hide issues they may have and employers are able to offer
support and information in-house, this can cut down on absenteeism,
which is costly and time consuming for employers |
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Last
year, sickness absence cost UK employers over £11 billion
(UNUM Provident Ltd)
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