While most businesses focus on protecting themselves against large scale fraudulent practices that can bring the business to halt, small unethical practices deserve equal attention as well. First, what may seem to have no impact on the business can affect productivity and in turn profits. It can also lead to loss of business opportunities. If unhandled at an early stage, what is mostly considered small grows into a huge monster that eats up the business. Such forms of misconduct shouldn’t be left just because they seem to bear no impact. Here are five unethical practices that you shouldn’t let creep into your business;
Time mismanagement
Showing up late once in a while with a valid reason for being late is excusable. Constantly showing up late, no matter your position, is bad for the business. Not only does it make you look like you don’t value your work and business goals, it demoralizes your colleagues. Mismanaging business time also includes using office time for personal errands. Handle your side hustles when you are out of office and only call home when you have to, not to find out if the lastborn has taken a bath.
Cyberslacking
Cyberslacking refers to using the company internet for personal reasons such as downloading movies and browsing through social media. Most business have laid down policies on the use of internet at the workplace. Even if you don’t, it doesn’t mean you can spend the whole day on Twitter and taking endless selfies for Instagram. It counts as time mismanagement. Besides, you could end up infecting work computers with viruses and malware.
Internal theft
Employees more often than not steal from the employers. It is not something new. It is not something you would want to turn a blind eye to though. A few missing office stationery turn to missing equipment, and before you know it, funds are getting siphoned off the organization’s accounts. Letting the small stuff go will make staff think they can get away with anything. Nip employee theft in the bud while you still can. Encourage a culture of openness and honesty where employees don’t have to hide things. Also, watch out on employees stealing from each other. View Site on how to handle such cases.
Aggressive behavior
Physical or verbal aggressiveness is not something you would want to take to the workplace. While you will encounter frustrations here and there once in a while, do not take them out on your colleagues. It brings you out as being disrespectful to others, especially if you are in a position of power. Do not bully or mistreat people you share a workplace with. It makes it difficult to bring the team together towards a common goal.
Managerial lies
It is said that the truth eventually comes out. It is pointless feeding lies to your employees. They will eventually get to know the real state of matters. It also makes them feel unvalued and demoralizes them. You will their trust and it won’t be easy getting it back. Always be honest and truthful to your employees, no matter how unpleasant the truth is. If you want honesty in your team, practice it first.