Marcus RichardsEmployers and workers shape the culture of any organization. Therefore, it’s important to follow good practices that uphold organizational and ethical high grounds. Explore these tips for promoting ethical practices on construction sites.
Develop an Ethics Code
The first step toward promoting ethical behavior is to create an ethics code. As with any construction project, development starts with a blueprint. Your company’s blueprint should incorporate mission statements, corporate core values, and visions for the business. Prohibiting unethical behavior like cover pricing, bribery, and poor documentation should also be a topic that lets employees know what not to do.
Ensure On-Site Access to Codes
It’s essential to ensure that employees on the construction site have access to ethics codes and information. If they face an ethical dilemma, they can refer to the codes, and create a solution that follows best practices. Written resources with reporting hotlines, training materials, and codes of conduct can help workers navigate many situations.
Provide Regular Ethical Training
Like construction site safety training, ethical training is just as important. Companies should provide regular training that emphasizes codes of conduct and the consequences of failing to follow them. Training and programs also reinforce positive behavior on worksites and reduce the likelihood of misconduct.
Encourage Good Business Practices
Companies can encourage their workers to follow good business practices by allowing them to come up with ideas for on-site habits. For example, taking leftover concrete to a recycling center is one of the best ways to dispose of concrete, and it’s also a good ethical practice in terms of sustainability! Employers can also reward positive behavior and acknowledge workers for following core values.
Frequently Assess the Organization
Frequently assessing the organization is a great tip for promoting ethical practices on construction sites because it prioritizes growth. Evaluating workers’ understanding of ethical practices and ability to follow conduct lets employers know if their codes work. It also allows room for code updates and edits. Ultimately, assessing organizations can encourage continuous growth and improvement.
