People Decisions, Bias and Culture
People Decisions, Bias and Culture
People Decisions, Bias and Culture
Course Overview
EHR
Ethics in HR
Develop practical knowledge of ethical leadership, data privacy, AI ethics, and responsible HR governance in today's workplace.
What You Will Learn
participants will be able to:
- Apply ethical frameworks to HR decision-making.
- Recognize and address bias in people processes.
- Promote fairness in recruitment, compensation, and rewards.
- Manage employee relations with integrity and professionalism.
- Support ethical workplace culture and organizational trust.
- Use HR data responsibly while protecting privacy.
- Align HR practices with professional and ethical standards.
- Strengthen governance, accountability, and ethical leadership in HR.
- Understand the ethical implications of AI in recruitment and HR analytics.
- Navigate complex people decisions with confidence and fairness.
Who Should Enroll
This certificate is designed for HR professionals, HR business partners, people managers, employee relations specialists, compliance professionals, and organizational leaders who want to strengthen ethical decision-making, reduce bias, and build a culture of trust and accountability.
Skills You Will Build
- Ethical Decision-Making
- HR Governance
- Employee Relations
- Bias Mitigation
- Ethical Recruitment
- Workplace Culture Management
- HR Compliance
- Data Privacy Awareness
- AI Ethics in HR
- Ethical Leadership
- Ethics in Human Resources
- Ethical Leadership
- HR Governance and Accountability
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
- Bias and Discrimination Prevention
- Ethical Recruitment and Hiring
- Employee Relations Management
- HR Data Privacy
- Responsible AI in HR
- Workplace Culture and Trust
Course Outline - Ethics in HR
Module 1: The Business Case for Ethics in Human Resources
- Why Ethics Is Core to the HR Mandate
- Trust, Reputation, and Organizational Performance
- Legal Compliance Versus Ethical Practice
- The Cost of Ethical Failure: Scandals and Consequences
Module 2: Applying Ethical Frameworks in HR
- Consequentialism, Deontology, and Virtue Ethics
- The Ethics of Care and Justice in the Workplace
- Stakeholder Theory and HR Obligations
- Applying Frameworks to Everyday HR Dilemmas
Module 3: Understanding HR Professional Standards and Codes
- Professional Codes of Conduct in HR
- The Standards of Ethical and Professional Practice
- Global Professional Expectations and Certifying Bodies
- Enforcing and Living Professional Standards
Module 4: Ethical Decision-Making Models and Tools for HR
- Structured Decision-Making Under Ethical Pressure
- The PLUS and Potter Box Models
- Ethical Risk Assessment and Red-Flag Screening
- Documentation, Transparency, and Defensible Choices
Module 5: HR as the Ethical Gatekeeper
- The Gatekeeper Role and Its Tensions
- Balancing Employee Advocacy and Business Interests
- Managing Conflicts of Interest
- Speaking Truth to Power in the Organization
Module 6: Mitigating Bias and Discrimination in Recruitment
- Sources of Bias in Sourcing and Screening
- Structured and Inclusive Hiring Practices
- Removing Biased Criteria from Job Design
- Monitoring Outcomes for Adverse Impact
Module 7: Ethics of AI and Algorithmic Bias in Hiring
- How Algorithmic Bias Enters HR Systems
- Transparency and Explainability in AI-Driven Decisions
- Human Oversight and Accountability
- Governing Vendor and Third-Party HR Tech
Module 8: Case Study: CV Filtering Discrimination
- The Scenario: Automated Screening Gone Wrong
- Diagnosing the Root Causes
- Corrective Action and Remediation
- Lessons for Ethical AI Governance
Module 9: Ensuring Fairness in Compensation and Rewards
- Pay Equity and the Ethics of Reward
- Addressing Unexplained Pay Gaps
- Executive Pay and Perceptions of Fairness
- Transparent and Defensible Compensation Systems
Module 10: Ethical Performance Management
- Fairness and Bias in Performance Reviews
- The Ethics of Forced Ranking Systems
- Feedback, Development, and Human Dignity
- Linking Performance Decisions to Consequences Fairly
Learn at your convenience
*Note: These are self-paced courses, allowing learners to study independently at their own pace.
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