Ethics in the Workplace

In the workplace, skills and abilities are not the only things that matter to create a successful workplace environment. Professionalism, ethics, and behavior all play an important role in creating a successful work environment. Each workplace has a code of ethics to abide by, ensuring a positive and professional environment for each employee. Not only does each employee need to abide by this code of ethics, but they also have to behave responsibly by showing up on time, utilizing their time wisely, and by effectively communicating with superiors and coworkers. All of these different aspects of workplace ethics create a more positive environment for the company.

I have witnessed this with my current employer. When a past co-worker demonstrated a lack of professionalism by arguing with superiors and creating tension in the workplace through gossip and drama, she eventually was fired due to the lack of professionalism demonstrated. It is always a good idea to demonstrate good work ethics and a positive attitude when in the workplace.

Is private information on the Internet really private?

Imagine a world where everywhere we go, everything is public information. Imagine a world where your next door neighbor, local police officer, or even your co-worker, through facial recognition software, could access all of your private information. Google Glass has this capability. With the right software, anyone who lays eyes on you could access the Internet’s vast database of private information.

The United States Government not only has access to public phone records, but also has access to private social media data. When necessary, the government has the ability to know everything about any given person and has the capability to monitor anyone’s daily activities.

Is this lack of privacy ethical? I believe that certain information should remain private. Google Glass facial recognition software should be limited to public information. The federal government should not have access to private information unless absolutely necessary. The fact that much of this information is readily available for the government to scan through is an invasion of privacy and limitations should be established to ensure personal privacy.