Internal Communication: Addressing Poor Working Conditions for Employees

Internal Communication
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Re: Important Announcement - Supplier Ethical Concerns
I hope this communication finds you in good health. I am writing to discuss a crucial issue that has recently come to our knowledge involving one of our key offshore contractors. This supplier has been found to need better working conditions for their employees, including child labor, low salaries, excessive working hours, and a lack of benefits (Glavas, 2016). We must recognize these difficulties as a corporation devoted to ethical principles and corporate responsibility and take quick action to rectify the situation.
Target Audience
This letter is intended for all Company workers. Given the weight of the issue, it is critical that everyone knows our supplier's concerns and knows our efforts to guarantee ethical standards across our supply chain.
Overview of the Situation
Our firm has always stressed ethical business practices, and we have established our reputation on treating employees fairly, following labor regulations and being committed to sustainability. However, trustworthy sources and audits have lately informed us that one of our leading international suppliers must adhere to these rules (Glavas, 2016). We identified cases of child labor, poor salaries, excessive working hours, and a lack of critical employee benefits.
Promotion of Strategic Goals
We are led as a firm by a defined set of strategic goals: to maintain a responsible and sustainable supply chain. We are adamant that ethical practices are critical for our company's reputation and for producing beneficial social and environmental benefits. Addressing these concerns is consistent with our business objectives and reinforces our commitment to corporate social responsibility.
Business Logic
This scenario has significant ethical, legal, and reputational implications for our organization. Using suppliers that break labor regulations and participate in exploitative behaviors may have legal ...