Policy brief & purpose
Our Employee Code of Conduct company policy outlines our expectations
regarding employees’ behavior towards their colleagues, supervisors and
overall organization.
We promote freedom of expression and open communication. But we expect
all employees to follow our code of conduct. They should avoid offending,
participating in serious disputes and disrupting our workplace. We also expect
them to foster a well-organized, respectful and collaborative environment.
Scope
This policy applies to all our employees regardless of employment agreement
or rank.
Policy elements
What are the components of an Employee Code of Conduct
Policy?
Company employees are bound by their contract to follow our Employee Code
of Conduct while performing their duties. We outline the components of our
Code of Conduct below:
Compliance with law
All employees must protect our company’s legality. They should comply with
all environmental, safety and fair dealing laws. We expect employees to be
ethical and responsible when dealing with our company’s finances, products,
partnerships and public image.
Respect in the workplace
All employees should respect their colleagues. We won’t allow any kind of
discriminatory behavior, harassment or victimization. Employees should
conform with our equal opportunity policy in all aspects of their work, from
recruitment and performance evaluation to interpersonal relations.
Protection of Company Property
All employees should treat our company’s property, whether material or
intangible, with respect and care.
Employees:
Shouldn’t misuse company equipment or use it frivolously.
Should respect all kinds of incorporeal property. This includes trademarks,
copyright and other property (information, reports etc.) Employees should
use them only to complete their job duties.
Employees should protect company facilities and other material property
(e.g. company cars) from damage and vandalism, whenever possible.
Professionalism
All employees must show integrity and professionalism in the workplace:
Personal appearance
All employees must follow our dress code and personal appearance
guidelines.
Corruption
We discourage employees from accepting gifts from clients or partners. We
prohibit briberies for the benefit of any external or internal party.
Job duties and authority
All employees should fulfill their job duties with integrity and respect toward
customers, stakeholders and the community. Supervisors and managers
mustn’t abuse their authority. We expect them to delegate duties to their team
members taking into account their competences and workload. Likewise, we
expect team members to follow team leaders’ instructions and complete their
duties with skill and in a timely manner.
We encourage mentoring throughout our company.
Absenteeism and tardiness
Employees should follow their schedules. We can make exceptions for
occasions that prevent employees from following standard working hours or
days. But, generally, we expect employees to be punctual when coming to
and leaving from work.
Conflict of interest
We expect employees to avoid any personal, financial or other interests that
might hinder their capability or willingness to perform their job duties.
Collaboration
Employees should be friendly and collaborative. They should try not to disrupt
the workplace or present obstacles to their colleagues’ work.
Communication
All employees must be open for communication with their colleagues,
supervisors or team members.
Benefits
We expect employees to not abuse their employment benefits. This can refer
to time off, insurance, facilities, subscriptions or other benefits our company
offers.
Policies
All employees should read and follow our company policies. If they have any
questions, they should ask their managers or Human Resources (HR)
department.
Disciplinary actions
Our company may have to take disciplinary action against employees who
repeatedly or intentionally fail to follow our code of conduct. Disciplinary
actions will vary depending on the violation.
Possible consequences include:
Demotion.
Reprimand.
Suspension or termination for more serious offenses.
Detraction of benefits for a definite or indefinite time.
