3/23/20: Teleworking may have been a choice for companies last year. Now, it is often a requirement as state and local governments require many companies to send their employees home to work. The logistics of the requirement take serious effort but what about the “softer” issues – issues such as employee honesty away from a corporate setting?
On the Conflict of Interest Blog, Jeff Kaplan draws on past research to ask, “Will working at home make us more honest?” The post references studies and articles but the answer remains uncertain. Still, the post points to some ideas that may encourage more ethical, honest behaviors. In today’s climate, any ideas for managing a dispersed workforce are likely to be welcome...