In today’s polarized environment, even long-standing commitments to an ethical workplace culture can feel unsettling. That’s why the Business Ethics Alliance is helping organizations take a different approach—grounding ethics education in human dignity as a core workplace pillar.
“Many organizations are deeply committed to fostering respectful, ethical working environments,” said Dr. AnnMarie Marlier, executive director of the Alliance. “But most are struggling with how to do that without getting caught up in terminology that’s become divisive or politicized. That’s where we come in—we’re helping organizations continue their work in a way that’s grounded in timeless ethical values, regardless of how the social climate shifts and changes over time.”
During the Alliance’s most recent signature event, business leaders, HR teams, and nonprofit executives explored post-election ethics and the challenges of leading through uncertainty. A common theme shared by the leaders centered on people-first practices, posing the question: How do we stay true to our people and principles when the language around workplace ethics is constantly shifting?
The Alliance has responded with clarity and compassion by refreshing its full suite of ethics workshops, led by one timely new offering: the Ethics of Human Dignity series. Instead of offering a checklist of rules, the Ethics of Human Dignity framework centers on three pillars:
- Valuing Authenticity: Cultivating environments where diverse perspectives thrive.
- Ethical Influence: Creating cultures that protect shared humanity, not just workplace productivity.
- Moral Courage: Navigating consistent ethical behaviors even when it’s difficult, unpopular, or comes at a cost.
“The Ethics of Human Dignity series supports individuals in bringing their whole selves to work—not as a trend, but as an act of courage,” said Dr. Hamza Haqqi, director of educational programs and events. Each workshop session is interactive, research-based, and designed to support professionals across industries — from employee resource groups and community leaders to executives and board members who care about maintaining organizational integrity.
Each workshop is customizable and aligned with the Alliance’s mission to deliver positive, practical business ethics education. Continuing education credits are also available when possible.
“As your business ethics education navigator, the Alliance helps organizations steer through ever-changing landscapes,” said Marlier. “These refreshed workshops are just one of the practical tools we offer to help organizations keep their ethical values centered, even when the path forward feels a bit unclear.” Organizations and professionals ready to explore these new workshops or bring an ethics-focused session to their team can learn more at businessethicsalliance.org.
This new series joins a fully refreshed lineup of BEA
workshops, available as a full series or in individual sessions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners:
- Ethics 101: This foundational series introduces core ethical concepts, helps uncover personal and organizational blind spots, and equips participants with decision-making tools to confidently navigate ethical challenges.
- Ethical Leadership: Designed for leaders at all levels, this series builds ethical communication, principled management practices, and executive-level strategies to foster integrity, trust, and accountability across teams and organizations.
- Organizational Ethics: This series explores how organizational culture shapes ethical behavior, guiding participants to align values and structures for sustainable, ethics-centered impact.
- Board Ethics: Focused on ethical board governance, this series addresses conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and accountability, empowering board members to lead with transparency, integrity, and trust.
- Ethics of Human Dignity: Rooted in authenticity and respect, this series challenges participants to influence ethically, lead with moral courage, and uphold the dignity of all individuals in business practices and settings.
