2. OA conflict of interest at
work arises when a situation
that benefits an employee
also affects your company.
And employees are bound
through your company's code of
conduct to act in the interests of
their employer and not for their
own personal gain.
3. Examples of Conflicts of
interest at work
OHiring an unqualified relative to provide
services that your company needs.
OStarting a company that provides services
similar to your full-time employer.
OFailing to disclose that you’re related to a job
candidate the company is considering hiring.
4. OPosting to social media about your
company’s weakness.
OOffering paid services on your
time off to a company customer or
supplier.
OFailing to investigate a subordinate
or co-worker’s wrong doings
because they are a friend.
5. OEmployees don’t always recognize
conflicts of interest in the workplace.
Its your job to help them identify
ethical dilemmas and make the
correct decisions. There are several
strategies that you can use, including
the business standards, business
ethics training, and formal reporting
procedures.