From the financial fraudsters of Enron to Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff, the failings of corporate titans are regular fixtures in the news. But what drives wealthy and powerful people to commit white-collar crime? Drawing from seven years of personal interaction and correspondence with nearly 50 former executives, Harvard Business School professor and author Eugene Soltes utilizes the latest research in psychology, criminology, and economics to investigate how once-celebrated executives become white-collar criminals. Professor Soltes will also explore the challenges firms have in mitigating the…

Ethics OnSite gives students the opportunity to spend time with high-level executives exploring ethical challenges and opportunities in business. VF Corporation is one of the largest clothing, apparel, and accessories companies in the world, with an impressive portfolio of brands like Vans, The North Face, Smartwool, Jansport, Supreme, and more. Ethics OnSite typically takes students to an organization's headquarters to gain hands-on experience and insight; however, the Spring 2021 program will be hosted virtually, with students video-conferencing with VF Corporation executives to learn about how the…

One of the largest white-collar crime prosecutions in U.S. history, the "Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal erupted in March 2019 when federal prosecutors charged 50 wealthy celebrities, business moguls, powerful parents, coaches, administrators, and others with participating in a scheme to bribe and cheat their children’s way into certain elite colleges across the country. All used the services of Rick Singer, a well-known college counselor who became rich off of his network of corrupt test-takers and proctors, coaches, and admissions personnel. Join…

What does a more ethical social media future look like? As we saw in the popular Netflix docu-drama The Social Dilemma, there is a problem with social media and how it impacts us on an individual and societal level. Now comes the hard part–fixing the problems and creating a more ethical social media future. Join us for a timely discussion with three leading experts that are focused on improving the current state of social media and ensuring that it is…

See what real-world ethical leadership looks like. Ethics OnSite gives students the opportunity to spend time with high-level executives exploring ethical challenges and opportunities in business. VF Corporation is one of the largest clothing, apparel, and accessories companies in the world, with an impressive portfolio of brands like Vans, The North Face, Smartwool, Jansport, Supreme, and more. Ethics OnSite typically takes students to an organization's headquarters to gain hands-on experience and insight; however, the Spring 2021 program will be hosted virtually, with students video-conferencing…