Bentley Hoffman Center for Business Ethics
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The Hoffman Center for Business Ethics is an educational & research nonprofit dedicated to advancing the practice & understanding of business ethics.
Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
Joined March 2013
A Listeria outbreak linked to FreshRealm frozen pasta meals has spread to 15 states, causing 3 deaths. The meals were sold at Walmart and Kroger. The company recalled the products, showing ethical responsibility and prioritizing consumer safety. Link:
nytimes.com
An outbreak has killed four people and spread to 15 states, with officials linking it to refrigerated or frozen pasta meals sold at Walmart and Kroger. The latest alert cautions about other products.
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Bentley made its debut at the Northeastern Regional Ethics Bowl on Nov. 15 at Northeastern University, and our team represented us proudly. Congrats to Lucas, Dani, Deven, Jeremy, Juan, and Sean, and thank you to Prof. Cunningham for coaching and launching the program. #ethics
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Join us this THURSDAY at 12:30 p.m. at LaCava 168 for our Brown Bag Series on “A Qualified Defense of Business Interests in Politics” with Carson Young, Chair and Associate Professor of Business Administration at SUNY Brockport. Link: https://t.co/e7BTdes5TO
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Walmart plans to remove synthetic dyes from U.S. store-brand foods by January 2027. Aiming for transparency and customer trust, the company hopes to lead by example and promote healthier ethical choices. Link: https://t.co/nYKuC3p5Xu
#walmart #HCBE #bentleyu
bloomberg.com
The world’s largest retailer joins other consumer companies in reformulating products after pressure from the Trump administration.
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Join us November 20th at 12:30 p.m. at LaCava 168 for our Brown Bag Series on “A Qualified Defense of Business Interests in Politics” with Carson Young, Chair and Associate Professor of Business Administration at SUNY Brockport. Link: https://t.co/e7BTdes5TO
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With shifting global norms, firms face ethical conflicts. The article urges adopting flexible, principle-based frameworks and training leaders to navigate ambiguity and update policies as standards change. Link: https://t.co/QYlwrhWSei
#harvard #HCBE #businessethics
hbr.org
Global consensus is breaking down on ethical issues such as anti-bribery enforcement and corporate responsibility. This moment is a call for leaders to face these challenging realities or risk...
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The ICEBlock app lets users report immigration agent sightings anonymously. It was removed from Apple after Attorney General Pam Bondi intervened. The app’s creator defended it under free speech, sparking questions on Apple’s ethics. Link:
nytimes.com
Trump administration officials issued several legal threats over ICEBlock, a popular app that allows users to alert others to the presence of nearby immigration agents.
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Jimmy Kimmel was suspended after controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death. Disney faced backlash for the decision, raising concerns about its ethics, corporate responsibility, and stance on free expression. Link: https://t.co/az0SOQX5zV
#disney #HCBE #bentleyu
nytimes.com
The abrupt programming decision quickly morphed into a flashpoint for free speech in America under the Trump administration.
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Join us this WEDNESDAY at 12:00PM for our ethics@work event "AI AND THE ENVIRONMENT: BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND ETHICAL CHALLENGES FOR ORGANIZATIONS" with Graham Dudgeon, Mary Marcel, and Pavan Vemuri. Register Here: https://t.co/Q6Id9dV7SF
#HCBE #bentleyu #businessethics
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Nestlé faces turmoil after CEO Laurent Freixe was ousted over an undisclosed affair and chair Paul Bulcke resigned, exposing governance flaws, angering investors, and fueling calls to drop weak businesses. Link: https://t.co/Yj2giUHhrr
#nestle #ethics #hcbe
ft.com
The scandal at the Swiss food giant raises questions about its corporate culture and the health of its conglomerate model
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Join us Oct. 22 at 12:00 PM for our ethics@work event: "AI and the Environment: Business Opportunities and Ethical Challenges for Organizations" featuring Graham Dudgeon (MathWorks), Mary Marcel (Bentley), and Pavan Vemuri (SDVerse). Register Here: https://t.co/Q6Id9dV7SF
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J.C. Penney’s bankruptcy estate is receiving $1.4 million from Jackson Walker after the firm failed to disclose a partner’s romantic relationship with Judge David R. Jones, who oversaw the case while the firm billed substantial fees. Link:
wsj.com
Texas law firm Jackson Walker agreed to return $1.4 million in fees to the department-store chain’s bankruptcy estate in connection with its pandemic-era chapter 11 filing.
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Join us October 16th at 12:30PM for our Brown Bag Series on "YOU GOT SUPERPOWERS: INTEGRATING MORAL RESOURCES IN THE WORK-LIFE ENRICHMENT FRAMEWORK" with professor at Dublin City University, Marta Rocchi. Register Here: https://t.co/WVY2nk80v3
#brownbagseries #bentleyu #hcbe
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Google secretly opposed California’s Assembly Bill 566 by using a partner group to voice opposition. The bill passed, but it raises concerns about hidden lobbying and public trust. Link: https://t.co/EM2J7RXomk
#google #HCBE #bentleyu
apnews.com
Google launched a behind-the-scenes campaign against an online privacy bill before the California legislature. It passed anyway.
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Workers mocking Charlie Kirk’s death online have been ousted or suspended as employers face calls and pressure to distance themselves from “contentious posts.” The response shows tensions between personal expression and corporate values. Link:
wsj.com
Campaigns to alert employers to contentious posts are posing new challenges for bosses; ‘This is very different’ from past political controversies at work.
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According to The New York Times, many executives at JPMorgan wanted to cut ties with Epstein because of his crimes, but he had powerful allies inside the bank who kept him on as a client. In the end, profit won out. But at a terrible human cost. Link:
nytimes.com
A Times investigation found that America’s leading bank spent years supporting — and profiting from — the notorious sex offender, ignoring red flags, suspicious activity and concerned executives.
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Join us TOMORROW for our Brown Bag Series with speaker Kihyon Kim, Fulbright Scholar at Korea University, on September 17th at 12:30 PM at LaCava Building Room 168 or online. Register Here: https://t.co/9WXtrtaT5W
#brownbagseries #hcbe #bentleyu
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Large corporations are cracking down on workplace activism, with Microsoft and more taking disciplinary actions. A shift from when activism was accepted to now being reprimanded is tied to political pressure and a softer job market. Link: https://t.co/7z89foVuc1
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The Hoffman Center for Business Ethics is excited to welcome our Bentley students for the new semester! While the Adamian Building undergoes renovations, we will be temporarily located at Lindsay building 34, 36, & 39 until further notice. Our Website: https://t.co/g8GWsm6K3U
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Join us for our Brown Bag Series with speaker Kihyon Kim, Fulbright Scholar at Korea University, on September 17th at 12:30 PM at LaCava Building Room 168 or online. Register Here: https://t.co/9WXtrtaT5W
#brownbagseries #hcbe #bentleyu
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