Business/personal ethics policy - do you have one?
Pricehcs
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Has anybody implemented an ethics policy in the last few years? If so, would you be willing to provide sample language from your policy? Thanks in advance.
#1 thing a consultant shouldn't say: "I could tell you the answer right now, but we're committed to a three month project..." #-o
#1 thing a consultant shouldn't say: "I could tell you the answer right now, but we're committed to a three month project..." #-o
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A. CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE
The Company is a private, non-profit organization with the mission of creating lasting public-private partnerships to address the needs of children and their families in our community. The Company is proud to have employees and representatives (subject to the same standards as outlined below for employees) who maintain an excellent reputation for conducting business activities with integrity, fairness, and in accordance with the code of professional ethics and standards of professional practice, as listed below.
• Employees shall act according to the highest standards and visions of the Company
• Employees shall be responsible for advocating adherence to all applicable laws and regulations when representing the Company
• Employees shall work for a salary or hourly wage, not percentage-based compensation or a commission.
• Employees shall neither seek nor accept fees for services rendered as a representative of the Company.
• The primary interest of all employees shall be the children, youth, and families served. Employees shall effectively disclose all conflicts of interest; such disclosure does not preclude or imply ethical impropriety.
• Employees shall adhere to the principle that all information created by or on behalf of the Company is the property of the Company and shall not be transferred or removed.
• Employees shall not disclose privileged information to unauthorized parties.
• Employees shall keep client information confidential. This includes all information in all forms (written, verbal, electronic and computerized) during and after service with the agency.
• Employees shall take care to ensure that all publications and informational materials are accurate and correctly reflect the Company’s mission.
• Employees shall, to the best of their ability, ensure that contributions are used in accordance with donors’ intentions.
• Employees shall ensure, to the best of their ability, proper stewardship of charitable contributions and grants, including: timely reports on the use and management of funds, and explicit consent by the donor or grantor before altering the conditions of a gift or grant.
• Employees’ actions shall reflect concern for the interests and well being of individuals affected by those actions. Employees shall not exploit any relationship with a donor, prospect, client, volunteer or fellow co-worker to the benefit of the employee.
• Employees shall not exploit a client through sexual or non-sexual means and shall not engage in sexual activities with clients.
• All the above notwithstanding, employees shall comply with all applicable local, state, provincial and federal civil and criminal laws. Employees should avoid the appearance of any criminal offense or professional misconduct.
Adapted from the Ethical Standards established by the National Society of Fundraising Executives.
Hope it helps.
James Sokolowski
HRhero.com
#1 thing a consultant shouldn't say: "I could tell you the answer right now, but we're committed to a three month project..." #-o