Getting Ethics to Work

Inner Thoughts: Moral Frameworks Series

We're looking behind the scenes and discussing one of the major moral frameworks that Andy uses to think through moral cases: inner thoughts. Today, he and Kate discuss inner thoughts and intentions.

Working in a World of BS

We've all experienced some level of bullshit on the job. As Andy explains, bullshit is an issue that deserves to be taken seriously. On today's episode of Getting Ethics to Work, Andy and Kate discuss bullshit and its relationship to truth.

Consequences: Moral Frameworks Series

Andy and Kate discuss one of the major moral frameworks that Andy uses to think through moral cases: consequences and consequentialism.

Biases in the Workplace with Itamar Shatz

Itamar Shatz joins Andy on this episode of Getting Ethics to Work to discuss cognitive biases in the workplace and how we might avoid them.

Boss-tage

Andy and Kate discuss the pitfalls of friendships between managers and direct reports on today's episode of Getting Ethics to Work.

BS Jobs and the Protestant Work Ethic

Philosopher Elizabeth Anderson joins Andy on the show to discuss the relationship between so-called bullsh*t jobs and the Protestant work ethic.

Zero Tolerance

When are zero tolerance policies effective tools in workplace culture and when are they vehicles for hypocrisy? On today's show, Andy and Kate discuss a listener's question about a zero tolerance policy in his workplace--the United States Navy. On this episode and every episode, we dig into the complicated moral issues people face in the workplace.

Equality vs. Equity

Shouldn't we always strive for equality in the workplace? On today's show, Andy argues that it might be better to strive for equity rather than equality. On this episode and every episode, we dig into the complicated moral issues people face in the workplace.

The Importance of Privacy

What is privacy in the workplace and why might it be important? Is it possible to strike a balance between transparency and respecting privacy? On today's episode, Andy and Kate discuss new forms of technology that some employers are using to spy on their employees.

Fear and Courage

On this episode of Getting Ethics to Work, Andy and Kate explore fear and courage using a case of fear-shaming over concerns about COVID-19 at the office.

Is Honesty Really the Best Policy?

Are we obligated to be honest at work? What does it mean to practice the virtue of honesty, and honestly, is it worth all the trouble? On this episode and every episode, we dig into the complicated moral issues people face in the workplace.

Racial Resentment at Work

Political scientists Clarissa Peterson and Emmitt Y. Riley, III join Andy on today's show to discuss racial resentment at work. They explain that racial resentment is an especially pervasive issue and a form of racism that makes its way into nearly every corner of modern life in America--even the workplace.

Gift-Giving at Work

On this episode of Getting Ethics to Work, the philosopher Jessica Mejía joins Andy to discuss the ethics of gift-giving at work.

Let’s Keep It Between Us (Part 2)

What should you do if your boss tells you to keep a secret for nefarious reasons? Getting Ethics to Work’s resident ethicist Andy Cullison and producer Kate Berry discuss what to do when your terrible boss asks you to keep something between the two of you.

To B Corp or Not to B Corp with Christopher M..

On this episode of Getting Ethics to Work, we talk to Christopher Marquis about "B Corps," businesses that he claims are changing the face of capitalism.

White Talk at Work with Alison Bailey

What is white talk in the workplace? On this episode of Getting Ethics to Work, Andy Cullison interviews the philosopher Alison Bailey.

Let’s Keep It Between Us (Part 1)

On this episode of Getting Ethics to Work, we discuss a listener question about what to do when your boss asks you to keep something a secret.

Standing Up for Yourself at Work

What do you do when your employer makes an unreasonable request? Getting Ethics to Work’s resident ethicist Andy Cullison and producer Kate Berry discuss a listener question about what to do when your boss asks you to do something and you don't want to.

Managing Passive Aggression

Do you have a passive-aggressive co-worker and don't know how to handle them? Getting Ethics to Work’s resident ethicist Andy Cullison and producer Kate Berry discuss the moral psychology of passive aggression and give you some action steps to help manage it in the workplace.

Conversation Stoppers

Have you ever been in a meeting where a colleague weaponizes skepticism in conversations about moral issues? On this episode, we discuss skepticism and how it can turn from a healthy expression of doubt into a conversation stopper.

Ethics of Working from Home: Lockdown Guilt

Should you feel guilty if you are getting paid to do "less" work during the pandemic? On this episode of Getting Ethics to Work, we're discussing another issue related to the ethics of working from home.

Considerations for Opening the Economy

Just because a business owner can re-open, does that mean they should? On this episode of Getting Ethics to Work, Dr. Jessica Mejía joins Andy Cullison in discussing the ethics of opening the economy.