Integrity at Work Week

Ethics in the Workplace: New Challenges and Opportunities for Employers

This year, the annual Integrity at Work Conference will be transformed into a series of online events under the banner of ‘Integrity at Work Week’ which takes place via Zoom from 23 - 27 November.

Over the course of ten panel sessions, interviews and keynote addresses, participants will gain insights and practical strategies to foster an ethical culture in the workplace. This is a unique opportunity to engage with expert speakers from a range of sectors. Sessions will be both live and pre-recorded with a 'listen back' option for any session you miss. Please note that tickets are priced per person.

If you would prefer to pay by invoice, please contact Niamh O' Connor noconnor@transparency.ie.

Integrity at Work Week is kindly supported by EQS Group and Constantine Cannon.

Agenda

Monday 23 November

Putting Statements into Practice – Key Components of an Ethical Workplace

13.15 - 14.30 Panel Discussion

Ed Sibley (Deputy Governor, Prudential Regulation, Central Bank); Leo Martin (Founder and Director, GoodCorporation); Linda Hogan (Professor of Ecumenics, Trinity College Dublin).

Facilitator: Stephanie Casey (IAW Programme Manager)

17.00 - 18.00 In Conversation

Tom Mueller (Author, ‘Crisis of Conscience: Whistleblowing in an Age of Fraud’) and Mary Inman (Partner, Constantine Cannon).

Tuesday 24 November

Encouraging Integrity – Creating a Speak Up/Listen Up Culture

11.00 - 12.00 Panel Discussion

Judy O’ Loan (Managing Solicitor, Transparency Legal Advice Centre); Emmet Whelan (Partner, ByrneWallace); Colleen Cleary (Founder and Principal, CC Solicitors)

Facilitator: Dr Lauren Kierans, BL (Assistant Professor of Law, Maynooth University)

14.15 - 15.30 Panel Discussion

Gerald Chifamba (Sales and Business Development Executive, EQS Group); Tracy Boylin (CEO, Organisational and People Genetics); Rosarii Mannion (HR Leader and Practitioner); Kyle Welch (Assistant Professor of Accountancy, George Washington University).

Facilitator: Marianna Fotaki (Professor of Business Ethics, University of Warwick Business School)

17.00 - 18.00 In Conversation

Chris Smalls (Former Amazon Manager) and Kate Kenny, (Professor of Business and Society, NUI Galway).

Wednesday 25 November

Overcoming Systemic Obstacles to Fostering an Ethical Workplace

13.15 - 14.30 Keynote Speaker

Margaret Heffernan (Author and Entrepreneur) and Ian Talbot (Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland)

17.00 - 18.00 In Conversation

Muel Kaptein (Professor of Business Ethics and Integrity Management, RSM, Erasmus University) and John Devitt (Chief Executive, Transparency International Ireland).

Thursday 26 November

Ethical Leadership in Times of Crisis - What Have We Learned From Covid-19?

13.15 - 14.30 Panel Discussion

Mark Chambers (Associate Director, Institute of Business Ethics); Michele Monahan (Radiography Services Manager and Honorary Vice President, SIPTU); Sorcha Pollak (Journalist, Irish Times).

Facilitator: Gráinne Madden (Founder & Principal, GMJ Associates)

17.00 - 17.30 In Conversation

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and John Devitt (Chief Executive, Transparency International Ireland).

Friday 27 November

Tone from the Top - Challenging Unethical Leadership

15.00 - 16.00 Keynote Speaker

Dr Scott Allen (Whistleblower and Medical Consultant, Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Department of Homeland Security) and Fergus Finlay (Columnist, Irish Examiner)