Policy brief and purpose
Use this section to explain to your employees why your company has this policy. Let your employees know what is expected of them once this policy is put in place. Also, let them understand how they can contribute to the successful implementation of this policy. (2-3 paragraphs)
Scope
Who are the people bound by this policy? Are some employees exempt from following this policy?
Business ethics
{Introduce your employees to the business ethics of your organizations. A well-crafted business ethics section will talk about the values that drive your company, your company's attitude towards clients, etc. Ensure you keep it short and to the point}
Some of the business ethics you may include are:
- Transparency
- Customer service integrity
- Integrity
Compliance with laws
What are the rules your employees must follow? Do you have additional regulations your employees are expected to abide by?
Following ethical practices
Executive commitment to ethics
In an organization, there are particular ethical commitments you will want your executives to display. Highlight those commitments in this section.
Some executive commitment to ethics to consider are:
- Fairness
- Leadership
- Mentorship
Employee commitment to ethics
As with the executives, highlight the special commitment to ethics you want your employees to have.
Some employees commitments ethics to consider are:
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Communication
General ethical practices
Share with your employees the general ethical practices that align with your organizational values. That is, the attitude employees should display.
General ethical practices to consider are:
- Commitment to excellence
- Honesty
- Teamwork
Unethical behavior
After letting your employees know the actions to imbibe, let them know what is frowned upon or antithetical to the company.
Some of the unethical behavior to include:
- Corruption
- Harassment or discrimination
- Lateness and tardiness
- Bribery
Integrity in relations with others
(Let your employees know how they are to relate with people outside the workplace)
Relations with public authorities
How should employees respond to public authorities when representing your company? Which actions are permitted and which actions are not when meeting with public officials?
Guidelines when relating to public authorities may include:
- Employees offering or receiving gifts to/from public officials
- Employees speaking to federal officials about the company
Relations with clients and vendors
How should employees relate to your clients? What is required of them when meeting with employees?
Some of the guidelines to consider include:
- Employees behavior when dealing with clients
- Employees dress code when meeting with clients
