Last modified: March 8, 2023

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About this policy

iSTRATEGY Consulting's Ethical Conduct Policy outlines our expectations regarding employees' behaviour towards their colleagues, supervisors and overall organisation.

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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-organised, respectful and collaborative environment.

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From time to time we may amend, remove or vary this policy without notice. Check this page regularly to take notice of any changes we may have made to this policy.

 

Ethical Conduct Policy brief and purpose

Our Policy outlines our expectations regarding employees' behaviour towards their colleagues, supervisors and overall organisation.

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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-organised, 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 our Ethical Conduct Policy?

Company employees are bound by their contract to follow our Ethical Conduct Policy while performing their duties. We outline the components of our Code of Conduct below:

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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.​

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Respect in the workplace

​All employees should respect their colleagues. We won't allow any kind of discriminatory behaviour, harassment or victimisation. Employees should conform with our equal opportunity policy in all aspects of their work, from recruitment and performance evaluation to interpersonal relations.

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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 including trademarks, copyright and other property (information, reports etc.) and should use them only to complete their job duties

• should protect company facilities and other material property (e.g. company cars) from damage and vandalism, whenever possible.

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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 fulfil 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.

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​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 offences

• detraction of benefits for a definite or indefinite time.

 

We may take legal action in cases of corruption, theft, embezzlement or other unlawful behaviour.

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