For example, well over half of the people saying their organization is highly ethical are also Truly Loyal - employees who want to stay, and intend to stay. Compare this with just twenty-four percent of those with neutral feelings about ethics at work who are Truly Loyal. Only one in ten of those employees who do not believe that their organization is highly ethical can be classified as Truly Loyal. What Integrity and Ethics Mean in Their Specific Industry or Workplace Employers should want to function at an even higher integrity level than these scores suggest. Because perceptions of integrity are closely tied to the ethics of its leadership, leaders must be more explicit regarding integrity at work - both in principle and in practice.
Some industries seem to be leading the way.
Worthy of note is that financial services and technology industries receive higher scores - both sectors of current economic strength and growth. And while regulation may help financial service companies be viewed as more ethical than other industries, there are no such guidelines for those in the technology sector. In a strong economy, it appears that integrity and values at work contribute to the winning and keeping of talented associates. Furthermore, an ethical workforce reduces the risk of violations by encouraging internal reporting, as opposed to discussions with third parties. An assessment provides information about the knowledge and reporting of misconduct - giving early warning of potential problem areas, as well as feedback on ethics and compliance programs already in place.