As a 1st Gen, I am grateful to have served SA SHRM in 5 leadership roles, including 2023 President & Executive Board Member.

By way of background, my 30-year professional career consisted of: 1. EEOC and 2. Adjunct University Professor. Specifically, I worked for EEOC as an Investigator, Supervisor, and Mediator/Negotiator. Also, I continue to work as an adjunct University Professor, teaching ethics, employment law, mediation, and conflict resolution.

Throughout my 30 years of federal government service, I received awards and recognitions, including from the President of the United States of America, US Congress, and Federal Executive Association. Prior to EEOC, I worked for the US Air Force, Wells Fargo Banks, and Honeywell, Inc.

I have a BBA with Honors in Business Management, MBA in Business Administration, a PhD in Organization and Management - Business, and JD law degree executive program. I earned nine scholarships during my academic career, including the Texas Business Hall of Fame Scholarship. I completed a Certificate in Negotiation Mastery at Harvard University, School of Business.

I hold the following certifications/designations: SPHR, SHRM-SCP, TMCA CDM, RFC. I am bilingual in Spanish.

Today, I manage a professional HR company (Business Offices of Dr. Ernesto Escobedo, PhD, LLC) wherein I conduct training in ethics, employment law, mediation, and conflict resolution. I present at professional conferences and publish in professional journals. For fun, I enjoy playing Pickleball.

Summary:

I. Ethics: The Hidden Superpower.

Building Trust: Ethical practices create a foundation of trust and fairness among employees, fostering a positive work environment.

Enhancing Reputation: A company's ethical reputation attracts and retains talent, strengthening its brand and customer loyalty.

Preventing Legal Issues: Adhering to ethical standards minimizes legal risks, ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations.

II. Think Twice, Act Once.

Ethical Decision-Making Framework

1. Identify the Issue

2. Gather Information

3. Consider Stakeholders

4. Evaluate Options

5. Make a Decision

III. Ethics in Action: Less Talk, More Walk.

Fostering an Ethical Organizational Culture

Ethical behavior is not a one-time event, but an ongoing commitment to upholding ethical principles throughout the organization. By embedding ethics into the fabric of your company, you can create a culture that thrives on integrity and trust.

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