There were so many ethics issues this past week, it was a challenge to just pick a few. But the good news is – there is always next week. But for now, I have curated articles on lying, racial equality, data supply chains and interns.
- Entrepreneurs and lying – HBR never disappoints when it comes to ethics, and this article continues the trend. It is an in-depth look at entrepreneurs, lying and rationalization. It is going to be a must-read in my class in the fall and every professional should take a few minutes to read it.
- Fighting backlash to racial equality efforts – Not to be outdone – MIT Sloan Management Review has a great analysis of the backlash against racial equality efforts and what managers can do to overcome it.
- Ethics of data supply chains – The ethics of physical supply chains are often discussed (and I will have an interview on it Monday) – but this article looks at ethics and data supply chains.
- Pay your PR interns! – For years, PRSA has spoken out about unpaid internships being unethical. CPRS in Canada has now spoken out against the practice as well. In short: stop.
- EthicalVoices is now an award-winning podcast! – Finally, this week the PR Club of New England gave EthicalVoices a Bronze Bell for Outstanding Podcast. Considering this is a passion project, and I can’t link it to business ROI, I am overjoyed and deeply honored.
Mark W. McClennan, APR, Fellow PRSA, is the general manager of C+C's Boston office. C+C is a communications agency all about the good and purpose-driven brands. He has more than 20 years of tech and fintech agency experience, served as the 2016 National Chair of PRSA, drove the creation of the PRSA Ethics App and is the host of EthicalVoices.com
Latest posts by Mark McClennan, APR, Fellow PRSA (see all)
- Progress Doesn’t Require Full Agreement - October 26, 2026
- Purpose, Profit, and AI: The Ethical Trade-Offs Every Organization Is Making Today - September 14, 2026
- Why kindness may be the most overlooked principle in ethical AI leadership - June 1, 2026
0 Comments