Handling Ethical Dilemmas in HR: Real-Life Challenges and Solutions

Suzanne Lucas 
Instructor: Suzanne Lucas 
Date: Thursday April 10, 2025
Time:

08:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT

Duration: 60 Minutes
Webinar Id: 23991

Price Details

Live Webinar
$150. One Attendee
$290. Unlimited Attendees
Recorded Webinar
$190. One Attendee
$390. Unlimited Attendees
Combo Offers   (Live + Recorded)
$289 $340   One Attendee
$599 $680   Unlimited Attendees

Unlimited Attendees: Any number of participants

Recorded Version: Unlimited viewing for 6 months (Access information will be emailed 24 hours after the completion of live webinar)

Overview:

HR professionals often face ethical dilemmas that test their judgment, values, and resilience.

From balancing confidentiality with organizational transparency to addressing power imbalances, these situations demand a thoughtful and principled approach. This session dives deep into real-life scenarios, providing actionable strategies for navigating ethical challenges while maintaining trust and integrity.

Why you should Attend:

Ethical dilemmas are inevitable in HR, but how you handle them defines your professional credibility and the organization's culture. This session equips you with the tools to face challenges head-on, fostering an environment of trust and integrity.

Areas Covered in the Session:

  • Case Study: Confidentiality vs. Transparency
    • Handling employee complaints while respecting privacy
    • Communicating organizational decisions without breaching trust
  • Navigating Conflicts of Interest:
    • Managing nepotism and favoritism concerns
    • Creating unbiased systems for promotions and evaluations
  • Dealing with Ethical Blind Spots:
    • Recognizing subtle ethical violations in workplace behavior
    • Building awareness of unconscious biases
  • Addressing Legal vs. Ethical Considerations:
    • When legal compliance conflicts with ethical responsibility
    • Developing a framework for decision-making in gray areas
  • Building an Ethical HR Culture:
    • Establishing clear guidelines and training programs
    • Encouraging open communication and accountability
    • Empowering employees to report unethical practices safely

Who Will Benefit:

  • HR Professionals
  • Business Leaders
  • Managers and Supervisors
  • Team Leaders
  • Compliance Officers

Speaker Profile
Suzanne Lucas spent 10 years in corporate HR where she hired, fired, managed the numbers, and double-checked with the lawyers. She left the corporate world to advise people and companies on how to have the best Human Resources departments possible.

Suzanne integrates best practices with innovative ideas and humor, including using improv comedy as a tool for leadership development. Suzanne’s writings have been published at CBS News, Inc. Magazine, Reader’s Digest, and many other sites. She’s been named a top influencer in HR. You can read her archives at EvilHRLady.org or check out her Tedx Talk: Forget Talent and Get to Work.

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