A firm is experiencing an increase in behaviors that violate its code of ethics.

Management Buy-In: Engage senior management in openly discussing and supporting the code of ethics. This sets a tone of ethical behavior from the top and emphasizes its importance.

Regular Discussions: Integrate discussions about the code of ethics into regular management meetings and communication with employees. Highlight examples of ethical behavior and address any breaches transparently.

Role Modeling: Encourage managers to role model ethical behavior in their daily interactions. Employees are more likely to follow the code of ethics if they see their leaders adhering to it.

Training and Awareness: Implement ongoing training programs to reinforce the code of ethics. Ensure that all employees understand the expectations and consequences of ethical breaches.

Ethics Committees: Establish ethics committees to review and address ethical issues as they arise. This provides a formal mechanism for monitoring and upholding ethical standards.

This approach emphasizes the importance of leadership in fostering an ethical culture and aligns with SHRM’s guidelines on promoting ethical behavior within organizations.