EY SURVEY SAYS GENERATION Y EMPLOYEES THINK GRAFT IS GOOD

AN EY business fraud survey covering Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA) has shown an alarming 73% of younger corporate employees aged 25-34 think “unethical action is justified to help businesses survive.” Jim McCurry, the accounting network’s EMEIA head of fraud investigation & dispute services noted: “Our survey found relaxed attitudes towards unethical behaviours and high levels of mistrust among colleagues are common characteristics in today’s workforce, particularly among younger generations.” He added that senior management ...


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