Laura Chavez founded Lark & Berry to offer lab-grown diamonds as an ethical alternative to mined gems, addressing human rights and environmental concerns. The company creates engagement rings using diamonds produced with 100% renewable energy. Link: bit.ly/4j75jcE

Honoring the Professors behind the HCBE: Michael Hoffman founded Bentley’s HCBE in 1976. Tony Buono taught Management and Sociology for over 40 years. Bob Frederick co-founded the Alliance for Ethics and Social Responsibility. Francis Reeves was a professor emeritus at Bentley.

Elizabeth Holmes lost her appeal and will serve 11 years for defrauding investors. The Ninth Circuit upheld her conviction for defrauding investors, Sunny Balwani’s 13-year sentence, and a $452M restitution order. Link: bit.ly/3Znn9AX

Macy’s is reclaiming executive bonuses after a rogue employee hid $154 million in expenses, inflating profits and triggering over $600K in unearned bonuses. Link: bit.ly/45chrpf #macys #businessethics #bentleyu

The article highlights the ethical debate over defense investments. While Labour MPs push to classify arms companies as "ethical," major UK pension funds prioritize investor choice, ensuring members can exclude weapons manufacturers. Link: bit.ly/4dkrx9v

Former OpenAI employees urge officials to block its for-profit shift, warning it could weaken ethical safeguards. They fear profit motives may drive unsafe AI development without nonprofit oversight. Link: bit.ly/3ZiiLmK #ai #bentleyu #businessethics

Kraft Heinz will remove all FD&C artificial dyes from its U.S. products by 2027, responding to growing health concerns and FDA guidance. This reflects a strong ethical commitment to consumer well-being and transparency. Link: cnb.cx/3GNiCSs

Kayem Foods is recalling over 24k pounds of chicken sausage after receiving consumer complaints about plastic contamination. This action reflects a commitment to ethical business practices and prioritizing consumer safety. Link: bit.ly/4f4xg4w

The Hoffman Center for Business Ethics has released Business Ethics: What Everyone Should Know, a short guide for students and early-career professionals. Compiled by Tom White, it offers practical advice on ethics in the workplace. Publications: bit.ly/46F6VYu

The Hoffman Center for Business Ethics is pleased to highlight Faculty Fellow Noah Giansiracusa and his newly released book, Robin Hood Math: Take Control of the Algorithms That Run Your Life. Link: bit.ly/421Po9x #HCBE #publication #bentleyu

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: bit.ly/3JJqRQB #brownbagseries #hcbe #bentleyu

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: bit.ly/4makHGM

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: on.wsj.com/46rbKnw

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: bit.ly/3JJqRQB #brownbagseries #hcbe #bentleyu

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: nyti.ms/4mVsjxN

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: on.wsj.com/46qGJij

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: bit.ly/3KcBxY5 #google #HCBE #bentleyu

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: bit.ly/48hJCVs #brownbagseries #bentleyu #hcbe

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: on.wsj.com/3VnUrO1

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: bit.ly/4q69WIm