When your job conflicts with your values

Whether you’re questioning a routine practice or confronting a serious ethical issue, knowing when to compromise, when to speak up, and when to move on is essential.

People are more likely to stay at their job when their values and the organization’s mission are clearly aligned. But not every task you are asked to do may fit with your personal system of values. What should you do when asked to do something that causes you discomfort, because it compromises something you hold dear?