Conflict of Interest at the Workplace

It is human nature for individuals to look out for their interests. But once we are employed by someone else, we are now obligated to look out for the company's interests first and to make sure that our personal interests do not interfere.

So, what is a conflict of interest? A conflict of interest occurs when your interests and outside activities conflict or compete with the company’s business, objectives, or principles. Those interests can be financial, or personal.

Conflicts of interest are a very common ethical problem that quickly gets employees into trouble. This course will introduce you to the two vital principles that you must always remember and uphold:

Principle #1: As an employee, you must give your full-time best efforts to your work;

Principle #2: Keep your business completely separate from your company business.

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