Ethics and the world of work

Many lawyers are focusing their areas of competence and ethics of American business. Not surprisingly, since so many scandals have hit the news in recent months, including the now infamous Bernie Madoff and his Ponzi scheme. We wanted to know how those in the legal profession apply their expertise to this particular legal field. According to A. Harrison Barnes, a lawyer who has considerable legal experience and is also a career coach, the focus will be on the leader to set the pace. Those who dropped the ball will probably encounter in the media very public criticism. People have become wary when every day seems to reveal another businessman who chose to violate the law because of greed and other selfish motives. It is not surprising, then, many law firms are looking for talented legal minds who are willing to take on Big Business, and more particularly, those high senior managing Big Business.

Many law firms are also focusing their efforts on those companies who refuse to comply with federal labor laws. There is more discrimination so easy to sweep under the rug. A. Harrison Barnes says that the winds of change are beginning to sway public opinion on what is acceptable and just as importantly, what is not acceptable in the workplace. In fact, he says that many law firms in the LawCrossing.com shows already seen these new trends and their habits are considering taking these trends.

Employers have reason to be worried. The labor consultants, including A. Harrison Barnes, agree that juries will relate more to the '"working man" of his employer. The results will be seen in these juries pronounce verdicts in cases involving ethical scenarios or other discrimination. It is a combination of economy and again, those people who hit the headlines with their greedy and illegal activity that is fueling the proverbial line in the sand of the collective labor force has grown tired of.

So what is the latest trend that will start to see this decade? A. Harrison Barnes says to look for more employers to begin to incorporate the use of social media as part of their checks on potential employees. It is likely that it will become a crucial factor, as the interview process itself. Media avenues such as Facebook, Twitter and others will have a significant role in the decision making process when selecting new candidates. This will probably be another of the employers of the area will probably need to tread lightly. Let's face it, most of us put on our face in the professional workplace and believe that our time is our business. The repercussions are still being felt, but I assure you, they're coming .......