2025 Ethics in Practice Series
Thursday, 8 May 2025
Chumo
Time: 08:30 – 10:00
Topic: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) aim to create environments where everyone feels valued and respected. Diversity acknowledges and celebrates differences among individuals. Equity ensures fair treatment and equal access to opportunities. Inclusion fosters a sense of belonging and actively integrates diverse perspectives. Together, DEI promotes a more just and effective community.
Key objectives for a webinar on “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion “:
• The Business Case for DEI, Responsible Business, and Ethics – Understanding their interconnected impact and the competitive advantages of ethical leadership and social responsibility.
• Leadership’s Role in Building an Inclusive & Ethical Culture – How leaders shape workplace culture, promote accountability, and integrate CSR into business strategies.
• Identifying & Addressing Bias in Decision-Making – Recognizing and mitigating unconscious, gender, racial, and systemic biases in hiring, promotions, and leadership.
• Embedding DEI & Ethical Leadership for Long-Term Success – Developing sustainable strategies and measuring progress to ensure meaningful and lasting impact.
Corporate governance refers to the framework of rules and practices that guide a company’s direction and control, promoting accountability, fairness, and responsibility. Transparency involves openly sharing details about the company’s operations and performance, fostering trust with stakeholders through clear and honest communication. Combined, they support ethical management and long-term sustainability.
Topics for the following months are to be confirmed
12 June 2025 – Ethics in Marketing
10 July 2025 – Ethics in Financial Reporting
14 August 2025 – Blowing the whistle Brandon style. If you can, you will.
11 September 2025 – How ethical are you and do your personal ethics align with expected business behaviour?
9 October 2025 – Ethical Challenges in Cloud Computing for Accounting
13 November 2025 – Implications of the changes to King for ethics
Who should attend?
Non-members, all members, associates, trainees and students.
CPD hours
2 hours