As Hendee (par. 1) notes, CH2M Hill succeeded in appearing in the list of the most ethical companies in the world. Ethisphere Institute prepares the list that looks at the relationship between the ethical activities in a company and its performance. Businesses should not use unethical practices to increase their profits. A good example of such a company is CH2M Hill, which is based in Denver, Colorado. CH2M Hill mainly deals in construction, engineering, project management, and procuring among others. The company has many employees who are employed to offer professional services in various areas such as infrastructure, energy, environment, and transportation.
The Ethisphere Institute evaluates the most ethical companies using several measures that include a company’s ethics and compliance programs, governance, and ethics culture. A company’s ethics and compliance program include activities such as training and communication between employees, availability of written codes of ethics, and disciplinary strategies to address any conflict within the company. The Ethisphere Institute points out that CH2M Hill is among the leading companies in the world that encourage a culture of transparency and ethical practices throughout the company’s departments. CH2M Hill’s management is guided by the company’s code of conduct written in its “Little Yellow Book,” the business conduct principles, and the company’s employee ethics.
Although CH2M Hill has very many employees, the company remains among the most ethical companies in the world due to its strongly enforced ethical culture. The company’s management ensures that all employees understand the company’s code of conduct, and this reduces related to work within the company. CH2M Hill allows its employees to interact freely, and this helps in building teamwork within the company. The company does not exploit its employees to increase its profit margins as many other companies do. The company also handles all its employees fairly.
Works Cited
Hendee, Caitlin. Colorado Company Named among World’s Most Ethical. 2015. Web.