Ethical HR Leadership
49mIntermediate2025-06-18
Authors
Laurie Ruettimann
HR leader turned writer, speaker, and entrepreneur
Course details
In this course, learn how to balance business strategy and organizational integrity as an HR leader. Join instructor Laurie Ruettimann as she shares key principles and practices of ethical HR leadership. Laurie starts by showing you how to set ethical standards and the principles of using ethical HR to guide decision-making and leadership behavior. She then illustrates what ethical HR looks like in practice—including ethical problem-solving dilemmas, building ethical and respectful workplaces, ethical strategies for complex HR decisions, and more.
Learning objectives
Define the principles of ethical HR to guide decision-making and foster integrity in the workplace.
Analyze workplace scenarios using the ETHICS framework to achieve balanced and transparent decisions.
Evaluate HR policies and practices to ensure fairness, inclusion, and accountability.
Create human-centered HR strategies that align with organizational values and prioritize employee well-being.
Apply ethical principles to resolve workplace conflicts and navigate complex decision-making scenarios effectively.
Learning objectives
Define the principles of ethical HR to guide decision-making and foster integrity in the workplace.
Analyze workplace scenarios using the ETHICS framework to achieve balanced and transparent decisions.
Evaluate HR policies and practices to ensure fairness, inclusion, and accountability.
Create human-centered HR strategies that align with organizational values and prioritize employee well-being.
Apply ethical principles to resolve workplace conflicts and navigate complex decision-making scenarios effectively.
Skills covered
HR AdministrationHR StrategyLeadership SkillsHuman ResourcesLeadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Ethics - The secret to driving business success
1. Setting Ethical HR Standards
- 02 - What does ethical HR leadership look like
- 03 - The ETHICS framework - Your guide to better decisions
- 04 - Building human-centered HR practices
- 05 - Defining and avoiding moral injury
2. Organizational Impact of Ethical HR
- 06 - Ethical hiring strategies
- 07 - HR policies that inspire trust
- 08 - AI, HR, and ethics
- 09 - Leadership, culture, and ethics
3. Ethical HR in Practice
- 10 - The HR playbook for implementing ethical strategies
- 11 - Ethical problem-solving in action
- 12 - Building ethical and respectful workplaces
- 13 - Ethical strategies for complex HR decisions
- 14 - Ethical HR leadership FAQs
Conclusion
- 15 - Be the ethical HR leader your organization needs now