CODE OF CONDUCT
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Introduction
This code of conduct outlines the main standards of behaviour and conduct required by ________ ('we', 'our', 'us').
The code of conduct applies to all of our employees irrespective of their rank of role ('you', 'your', 'yours').
Before implementing this code of conduct, the Employer has consulted with the following trade union: ________.
This code of conduct does not form part of your contract of employment. The code of conduct provides guidance and information about our general rules and principles. The code of conduct may be amended from time-to-time.
Rules
Our fundamental general company rules are defined below and should be adhered to at all times. Please note that the rules provided in this code of conduct are not exhaustive. The rules should be read in conjunction with and in addition to all other relevant policies and regulations.
1. Punctuality, Time-keeping and Absences
1.1. You should always arrive promptly to commence work in time for your contracted start time.
1.2. You should remain working until your contracted finish time.
1.3. You should always obtain explicit written permission if you wish to commence work after your contracted start time or earlier than your contracted finish time.
1.4. You should always ensure that you report any lateness or absences as soon as reasonably practicable, following our absence procedures.
2. Professional Standards
2.1. You must always carry out your duties with diligence, professionalism and in accordance with all regulatory and legal requirements.
2.2. You must not misuse your professional position or misuse information obtained during the course of your work.
2.3. You must always act with honesty and integrity.
2.4. You must treat others (including other staff members and clients) with fairness and in accordance with all relevant equality and diversity requirements.
2.5. You should never conduct your work in a manner which endangers your own health and safety or the health and safety of others.
2.6. If you have any knowledge or suspicion of any wrong-doing or illegal activity in the workplace, you should always report this to the appropriate person or body.
2.7. You must not act in a manner which undermines our image and public reputation.
2.8. Your actions outside of work (including via social media platforms) may also affect your ability to carry out your job or may harm our reputation. You should therefore ensure that your actions in public do not have any such impact.
2.9. You must not allow any personal interests to interfere with your professional obligations. If you are concerned about any conflict of interest you should speak to a manager as soon as reasonably practicable.
2.10. You must always ensure that you abide in accordance with anti-bribery and corruption measures. We have a gift and hospitality policy which should be adhered to in relation to gifts.
3. Appearances and Dress
3.1. You should always ensure you appear clean and neat through your attire and personal appearance.
3.2. You must always ensure that you attend work in your uniform at all times (unless agreed otherwise) and that your uniform is clean and well-presented.
3.3. During any dress-down days or relaxation of the ordinary dress rules, you should ensure that your attire remains professional and is not offensive or inappropriate.
3.4. Your ID badge should be worn at all times whilst on our premises.
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5. Relationships
5.1. We acknowledge that there may be circumstances where employees develop close personal or romantic relationships. We do not seek to prohibit or deter those relationships, but there are some relevant factors which should be considered such as the potential risk:
5.1.a. of allegations or perceptions of favouritism;
5.1.b. that others in the team or workplace feel excluded or uncomfortable;
5.1.c. of conflict of interests or issues surrounding an abuse of trust, where there is a management/supervisory relationship between the parties.
5.1.d. of conflict in the workplace where the relationship breaks down.
5.2. If you develop a romantic or close personal relationship with a colleague who is less senior to you or may impact your work/professional obligations, you should always declare this to your supervisor or manager. If it is concluded that this relationship may present a conflict of interest, steps will be taken to manage this situation.
5.3. All staff members should always be aware that engaging in a close personal or romantic relationship with clients may also give rise to a possible conflict of interest. You should always discuss any such relationship with your supervisor or manager.
5.4. If you are involved the recruitment process, all appointments should always be made on the basis of merit.
6. Other Important Policies and Regulations
6.1. You should always abide by your contractual obligations and any legal, professional and regulatory requirements.
6.2. You should always act in accordance with our:
________
Failures to Comply
A breach of the rules set out in this code of conduct will lead to disciplinary action in accordance with our Disciplinary Policy and Procedure which can be located: ________.
Dated: ________
CODE OF CONDUCT
________
Introduction
This code of conduct outlines the main standards of behaviour and conduct required by ________ ('we', 'our', 'us').
The code of conduct applies to all of our employees irrespective of their rank of role ('you', 'your', 'yours').
Before implementing this code of conduct, the Employer has consulted with the following trade union: ________.
This code of conduct does not form part of your contract of employment. The code of conduct provides guidance and information about our general rules and principles. The code of conduct may be amended from time-to-time.
Rules
Our fundamental general company rules are defined below and should be adhered to at all times. Please note that the rules provided in this code of conduct are not exhaustive. The rules should be read in conjunction with and in addition to all other relevant policies and regulations.
1. Punctuality, Time-keeping and Absences
1.1. You should always arrive promptly to commence work in time for your contracted start time.
1.2. You should remain working until your contracted finish time.
1.3. You should always obtain explicit written permission if you wish to commence work after your contracted start time or earlier than your contracted finish time.
1.4. You should always ensure that you report any lateness or absences as soon as reasonably practicable, following our absence procedures.
2. Professional Standards
2.1. You must always carry out your duties with diligence, professionalism and in accordance with all regulatory and legal requirements.
2.2. You must not misuse your professional position or misuse information obtained during the course of your work.
2.3. You must always act with honesty and integrity.
2.4. You must treat others (including other staff members and clients) with fairness and in accordance with all relevant equality and diversity requirements.
2.5. You should never conduct your work in a manner which endangers your own health and safety or the health and safety of others.
2.6. If you have any knowledge or suspicion of any wrong-doing or illegal activity in the workplace, you should always report this to the appropriate person or body.
2.7. You must not act in a manner which undermines our image and public reputation.
2.8. Your actions outside of work (including via social media platforms) may also affect your ability to carry out your job or may harm our reputation. You should therefore ensure that your actions in public do not have any such impact.
2.9. You must not allow any personal interests to interfere with your professional obligations. If you are concerned about any conflict of interest you should speak to a manager as soon as reasonably practicable.
2.10. You must always ensure that you abide in accordance with anti-bribery and corruption measures. We have a gift and hospitality policy which should be adhered to in relation to gifts.
3. Appearances and Dress
3.1. You should always ensure you appear clean and neat through your attire and personal appearance.
3.2. You must always ensure that you attend work in your uniform at all times (unless agreed otherwise) and that your uniform is clean and well-presented.
3.3. During any dress-down days or relaxation of the ordinary dress rules, you should ensure that your attire remains professional and is not offensive or inappropriate.
3.4. Your ID badge should be worn at all times whilst on our premises.
4. 822285222858822 525 52855822
4.1. 825 852585 25252 82225252822 22825222525 555822 2255 5282 8825 252 52252258522 82828 22 822285222858822.
4.2. You 852585 588528 2522 8552 22 25822582 822285222858822 8522 82252822 82 258888 285828 25 885 228822 82225288528228.
4.3. Access 82528, 258882558 525 2228 2582 82 2222 828552 52 588 28228, 82 5882555282 8825 255 822285222858822 22888828.
5. Relationships
5.1. We acknowledge that there may be circumstances where employees develop close personal or romantic relationships. We do not seek to prohibit or deter those relationships, but there are some relevant factors which should be considered such as the potential risk:
5.1.a. of allegations or perceptions of favouritism;
5.1.b. that others in the team or workplace feel excluded or uncomfortable;
5.1.c. of conflict of interests or issues surrounding an abuse of trust, where there is a management/supervisory relationship between the parties.
5.1.d. of conflict in the workplace where the relationship breaks down.
5.2. If you develop a romantic or close personal relationship with a colleague who is less senior to you or may impact your work/professional obligations, you should always declare this to your supervisor or manager. If it is concluded that this relationship may present a conflict of interest, steps will be taken to manage this situation.
5.3. All staff members should always be aware that engaging in a close personal or romantic relationship with clients may also give rise to a possible conflict of interest. You should always discuss any such relationship with your supervisor or manager.
5.4. If you are involved the recruitment process, all appointments should always be made on the basis of merit.
6. Other Important Policies and Regulations
6.1. You should always abide by your contractual obligations and any legal, professional and regulatory requirements.
6.2. You should always act in accordance with our:
________
Failures to Comply
A breach of the rules set out in this code of conduct will lead to disciplinary action in accordance with our Disciplinary Policy and Procedure which can be located: ________.
Dated: ________
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