Nepotism
Nepotism is the act of hiring, promoting, or making other employment decisions favouring friends or family members. Conflicts of interest and a sense of unfairness among other employees can result from this. Although it is not usually illegal, it can have a negative impact on employee morale and create an unhealthy work environment.
Nepotism can take many forms, including hiring family members or friends without taking into account other qualified candidates, promoting family members without justification or merit, or giving family members preferential treatment in terms of job responsibilities or pay. Employee motivation and trust in the company can suffer as a result of this perception of an unfair playing field.
Numerous businesses have policies in place to prevent favouritism in employment decisions to avoid the negative effects of nepotism. These policies may include guidelines for avoiding conflicts of interest in employment decisions, disclosures of conflicts of interest, and requirements for open and fair recruitment processes. By executing these strategies and guaranteeing that all representatives are dealt with reasonably and even-handedly, associations can cultivate a solid workplace and advance a culture of straightforwardness and trust.