STILTEN believes that business, and all its affiliates, should ‘do the right thing’ because it is the right thing to do. In addition, there is research demonstrating the benefits enjoyed by businesses that take their ethical values seriously:
It is good for staff for morale to work in an open culture, with possible benefits of increased productivity and staff loyalty. These are vital ingredients in the current climate when staff may be pushed to the limit. An company known for fair and responsible practice is likely to attract high quality employees and ‘stand out from the crowd’