This video library is made available by joint initiative of the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission. Our collaborative mission is to promote integrity and ethical conduct by educating public servants at all levels of government in Pennsylvania.
An Inside Look:
Communication
Effective Communication is essential for the proper and ethical administration of government. This video explains essentials of clarity of language, emphasis in text and emails, frames of reference, vocabulary, and the importance of follow-through.
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Civility in the Workplace
Civility is more than just good manners and etiquette; it includes mutual respect in avoiding that which is offensive, rude, demeaning or threatening. Incivility damages relationships while lowering work quality, morale, job satisfaction and personal commitment; do we know incivility when we see it?
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Our Approach – An Introduction
This portion of the website offers discussions on general topics that relate to ethics and workplace dynamics from a practical application of values and principles to our conduct. The presentations are a starting point, and should foster greater discussion on how ethics, effective communication, accountability, institutional integrity and reputational considerations all guide us daily in making our government the most efficient and ethical it can be.
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