UNDERSTANDING AI AND ETHICS: BALANCING INNOVATION AND RESPONSIBILITY IN BUSINESS AND SOCIETY

1. INTRODUCTION Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone of modern innovation, revolutionising industries such as healthcare, finance, retail, and public policy. Its exponential growth offers immense potential to simplify lives and accelerate progress. However, the rapid adoption of AI also raises critical ethical questions that require careful consideration to ensure its benefits are distributed […]

THE PRACTICAL AND LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF BULLYING IN THE WORKPLACE: A SOUTH AFRICAN PERSPECTIVE

1. INTRODUCTION Bullying in the workplace is not only a violation of professional standards, it is a violation of human rights and an ethical failure that impacts the dignity and well-being of employees. In South Africa, bullying infringes on constitutional rights such as dignity, equality, and security, making it both a legal and moral issue […]

DOES ETHICS TRAINING WORK? PART ONE: YOUR RETURN ON INVESTMENT

As you know by now, we at ProEthics are passionate about training. It empowers our clients and changes hearts and minds about the importance of ethical behaviour. In a conversation with a loyal client, she mentioned disappointment that not all the managers changed their behaviour following ethics training. This raises the question, “How do we […]

WHY WOMEN IN BUSINESS MATTER

As a women-owned company, we at ProEthics have found that female leaders bring valuable qualities and new, diverse perspectives to the workplace. Jacinda Ardern was the youngest female prime minister ever and led New Zeeland during the Covid pandemic and the Christchurch terrorist attacks. Furthermore, she became a mother while in office. Her leadership style […]

WHY OUR ETHICS TRAINING MAKES A DIFFERENCE

12 June 2023 At ProEthics we are passionate about training. It empowers our clients and changes hearts and minds about the importance of ethical behaviour. Imperatives for ethics training Ethics training is regarded as central to the proactive governance of corporate integrity. The training that ProEthics develops and facilitates is aligned with international legislative and […]

THE SIGNIFICANCE AND BENEFITS OF CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY

June 2023 Client confidentiality forms the cornerstone of trust between ProEthics and its clients. It fosters an environment of transparency, honesty, and mutual respect. This article explores why we maintain client confidentiality, even at our peril. It also highlights the benefits that a relationship built on trust brings to both parties involved. Doing our ethical […]

HOW TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS

29 May 2023 In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring legal compliance is imperative for sustainable success. To navigate the complex realm of ethics and compliance, many public and private sector organisations are turning to ProEthics for virtual and in-person anti-corruption and ethics training. This short article will explore […]

INVESTED IN PROMOTING A CULTURE OF INTEGRITY

18 May 2023 ProEthics‘ mission is to promote professional ethics among our clients. Our clients, big and small, come from all spheres of life and business, ranging from highly qualified professionals to unschooled labourers in both the private and public sectors. However, they ask for our help for vastly different reasons. Some clients have been […]