Walking the talk

Kiwi consumers and job seekers are now more easily able to identify businesses that treat employees ethically and responsibly. Walk Ethical is the first accreditation programme in New Zealand for businesses to show their commitment to positive, people-focused, ethical employment practices. Businesses that meet the Walk Ethical standard receive an emblem that can be displayed on all communications, allowing them to demonstrate how important employees and best employment practices are to them. According to Walk Ethical founder and HR expert, Thai Anh Cooper, it is becoming more and more important that employers have a conscience, which includes being a fair, responsible employer.