Why Good Employees Make Bad Decisions: The Psychology of Workplace Misconduct

2026-03-31 | Resource

You’ve hired smart, capable employees — so why does misconduct still happen?

Often, it’s because your people don’t know what the rules are, are under pressure to make quick decisions or don’t recognize how the rules apply in the moment.

Join our webinar to explore how cognitive biases, environmental pressures and social dynamics shape everyday workplace decisions — and why Code of Conduct training is key. We’ll unpack the disconnect between policy and practice, and the legal risks that can arise when employees misinterpret, ignore or stretch the rules. You’ll also learn what HR leaders can do to build clarity, trust and accountability across a multigenerational workforce by making rules relatable, contextual, and actionable.

You’ll learn:

The psychology of ethical lapses — why even high performers rationalize rule-breaking and how those choices can lead to compliance violations.
Generational differences with misconduct and reporting, and how to empower employees to make confident, compliant choices.
Why you need an approach to Code of Conduct training that meets your employees where they are and fits with your culture – so that employees are engaged and getting the essential information they need to know.
How HR can bridge the gap between legal compliance and day-to-day decisions.
How to refresh your Code of Conduct training so it drives behavior change, not just box-checking.