EthicsCentre to Host Final Luncheon Speaker Series for 2010

Experts to speak on Workaholism and Executive Pay at public event

TORONTO, Nov. 1 /CNW/ - Several acclaimed speakers have participated in the EthicsCentre CA Luncheon Speaker Series this year. Two final keynote guests are scheduled to address audiences in November and December.

On November 4, 2010, Dr. Barbara Killinger, clinical psychologist and author will discuss Workaholism and the Loss of Integrity. She will explain why and how workaholism, and the predictable breakdown syndrome that often follows, can lead to changes in one's personality and character. Dr. Killinger is a pioneer in the field of workaholism. Her best-selling book: Workaholics: The Respectable Addicts is published in 19 countries and is translated into nine languages.

Stephen Griggs, Executive Director, Canadian Coalition for Good Governance will address the audience on Thursday, December 2, 2010 and provide insight on business compensation practices. With significant experience in the retail, high net worth and institutional investment management industry, Griggs's topic, Say on Pay and Executive Compensation, will cover pay and its alignment with performance. Griggs, who represents many of Canada's largest institutional investors, has been partly responsible for reining in executive compensation increases over the past two years.

"This series has been a huge component in attracting dedicated business and community leaders who are instrumental in championing ethical decision making processes," says Joan Grass, Chair, Ethics Centre. "Strong, ethical practitioners are resources for building organizations that promote and maintain a governed internal practice, which essentially equates to good business."

Founded in 1988, EthicsCentre CA is a registered charity, governed by volunteers and supported by organizations and people who share a commitment to ethical values. Distinguished business and community leaders are invited to address guests at the Luncheon Speaker Series events. Key themes of topics this year have included critical reflections on ethics, governance and corporate responsibility.

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