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From New York Times article

It was posted on Facebook : A reader asked The Ethicist in 2021: “I recently joined a fast-growing health care company. I referred a candidate I worked with years ago, also a friend, who was a good match for an open position. My friend was offered the job, but I later learned that she intends to keep the full-time position she currently occupies while signing on for a full-time position at my company. Because each company allows for some remote work, she feels that she’ll be able to balance time for each. This arrangement is clearly against company policy, which requires, among other things, disclosure and approval of all other employment. My friend intends to keep her plans a secret from both companies. “When I made the referral, I had no reason to believe my friend would behave in this manner, and she remains undeterred despite my advice. I’m worried…


It was posted on Facebook :

A reader asked The Ethicist in 2021: “I recently joined a fast-growing health care company. I referred a candidate I worked with years ago, also a friend, who was a good match for an open position. My friend was offered the job, but I later learned that she intends to keep the full-time position she currently occupies while signing on for a full-time position at my company. Because each company allows for some remote work, she feels that she’ll be able to balance time for each. This arrangement is clearly against company policy, which requires, among other things, disclosure and approval of all other employment. My friend intends to keep her plans a secret from both companies.

“When I made the referral, I had no reason to believe my friend would behave in this manner, and she remains undeterred despite my advice. I’m worried about the potential fallout for her and also that my reputation in the company could be tarnished if her deception comes to light. Now that I’m aware of her plans, should I warn my employer?”

I was shocked how many people in comments were pro telling the boss .

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