Charles Spinelli

    Charles Spinelli Explores Whether Leadership Bias Undermines Merit in Advocacy Initiatives Employee advocacy programs are designed to empower team members to represent the company in public forums, social media or recruitment efforts. On paper, they promote inclusion and celebrate talent. However, when leadership endorsements or referral bonuses enter the mix, the ethical lines blur. Charles Spinelli , a well-regarded voice on workplace ethics, points out that when advocacy roles are granted based on internal influence or familiarity, organizations risk favoring visibility over true merit.     In many companies, employees who are more outgoing, closely networked with executives or naturally visible within the organization are more likely to be selected for ambassador programs or internal referrals. It can inadvertently marginalize quieter employees who may be equally, if not more, qualified.     The Problem with Preferential Visibility   While execu...

    Charles Spinelli Examines How Far Leaders Should Trust AI With Moral Choices In boardrooms and HR departments across the globe, artificial intelligence is steadily becoming a trusted tool. AI streamlines rec ruitment , automates performance assessments and even assists in strategic planning. But as this technology edges closer to d e cisions involving mor a l judgment, concern is growing. Charles Spinel li , a respected voice in ethical leadership, r aises a critical question: Shoul d leaders outsource decisions that impact human lives and values to mac hines?     The essence of ethical leadership lies in navigating gray areas weighing intent, impact, and context. AI, however, relies on da ta patterns and probabilities. Can such logic-driven systems und erstand the nuances of fairness, dignity, or accountability? Del egating ethically charged choices to AI may introduce effic iency , but it could also sideline the empathy and responsibilit y expe cted of hu...