FHRE
Foundations in HR Ethics

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Dubai, UAE

Dec 01-05, 2025

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Course Overview

In today’s complex workplace environments, HR professionals serve as ethical gatekeepers, shaping the values and behaviors that define an organization. The Certificate in HR Ethics course offers a deep dive into the ethical responsibilities of HR, equipping participants with the frameworks, strategies, and tools needed to uphold integrity and fairness across all HR functions. From recruitment to employee relations to global impact, this five-day intensive builds the ethical decision-making confidence that HR leaders need to foster transparent, socially responsible cultures. Whether you are beginning your HR journey or reinforcing your professional standards, this course sets a solid foundation for principled HR practice.

Key Takeaways

Understand how organizational culture and leadership influence ethical behavior at all levels.

Gain fluency in core ethical theories and how to apply them to HR dilemmas.

Learn how to assess and address inequality, CSR, and workplace justice in a business context.

Build a toolkit for ethical decision-making that integrates with your daily HR responsibilities.

Develop strategies to create, protect, and promote ethical practices in global workplaces.

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Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of HR Ethics

Defining Business Ethics & Ethical Theories

Explore major ethical systems and their relevance to HR decisions.

Understand the structure and purpose of professional codes of conduct.

Ethical Decision-Making in HR

Learn how to evaluate complex situations using ethical reasoning models.

Practice applying frameworks to real-world HR scenarios.

Day 2: Building Ethical Organizations

Leadership and Organizational Ethics

Examine how leaders shape ethical climates and model accountability.

Prepare for ethical crisis management and cultural reform.

Creating an Ethical Culture

Identify practices that sustain integrity throughout the employee lifecycle.

Explore HR's role in onboarding, training, and policy enforcement.

Addressing Systemic Issues

Consider ethical challenges in international HR, from labor rights to cultural respect.

Evaluate the global impact of organizational decisions.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Understand the legal and ethical responsibilities of businesses to society.

Explore HR’s contribution to CSR initiatives and regulatory compliance.

Day 3: Local Implementation of Ethical Practice

Common Ethical Challenges in the Workplace

Identify recurring issues such as favoritism, discrimination, and whistleblower protection.

Develop strategies for ethical conflict resolution.

Issues in the Workplace

Delve into health, safety, harassment, and fair treatment from an HR lens.

Learn how to design policies that promote employee well-being and trust.

Capstone: Building the Ethical HR Toolkit

Consolidate knowledge with a strategy for building an ethical roadmap for your organization.

Prepare and present a short case response using learned ethical frameworks.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for aspiring and early-career HR professionals, managers new to people leadership, or anyone seeking a formal introduction to ethical principles in human resource management. It offers a timely credential for those focused on aligning business objectives with social responsibility and legal compliance.

HR Generalist

People Operations Associate

Employee Relations Coordinator

HR Business Partner

Diversity & Inclusion Officer