Business Ethics

Ethisphere has unveiled its annual 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies list, honouring 138 organisations across 17 countries and 40 industries for best-in-class ethics, compliance and governance.

Eight in 10 US companies say they remain committed to inclusion, fairness and diverse representation even as political and legal pressure forces organisations to rethink how they approach DEI, according to a new study.

Median CEO pay jumped 23.2% to $29.4 million in 2025 while the CEO-worker pay gap widened to 341:1, according to new data, raising new questions about fairness, AI-driven incentives and executive compensation.

A new workplace ethics survey reveals that one-third of employees fear retaliation for reporting misconduct, while many feel pressure to compromise their values.

Scientists are calling for urgent international dialogue and greater public engagement as concerns grow over invisible contamination, with growing recognition that business leaders must play a central role in responding responsibly to emerging risks.

At Anthropy 2026, business leaders reflected on how to shape a fairer, more sustainable and more accountable future for the UK.

Millions in unpaid wages have been repaid as the UK unveils the Fair Work Agency – a powerful new watchdog to crack down on rogue employers.

AI adoption is accelerating, with 76% of employers now using the technology. But while businesses see productivity gains, three-quarters of workers fear AI could reduce future job opportunities.

New research reveals that large numbers of employees across the UK and US are using AI tools to generate fake expense receipts.