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Sample Code of Conduct Example

Design Business Association

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Code of conduct - example

Purpose

At [AGENCY NAME], we expect the highest level of personal conduct from all staff,

workers, and volunteers, regardless of position. [AGENCY NAME] is a friendly and open

place to work and we achieve this through a balance of office culture and sense of humour.

This culture must not interfere with upholding high levels of professionalism in all areas.

Principles

[STATE YOUR AGENCY VALUES]

The following principles form the core of our vision, core values and business plan. Failure

to adhere to these principles may result in disciplinary action being taken.

[EXAMPLE VALUES]:

— Honesty, integrity and fairness.

— [AGENCY NAME]’s interest and reputation should be upheld at all times.

We expect you to:

— Attend work on time.

— Carry out the duties of the post for which you are employed.

— Work the number of hours for which you are being paid.

— Behave in a way that is respectful, supportive and co-operative to colleagues,

members and external contacts, both in person and over the phone.

— Clear up after yourself and keep the office a safe and comfortable place to work.

— Treat members’ offices or other external venues with the same respect.

— Attend work in a fit condition to carry out your duties effectively (e.g. not under the

influence of alcohol or illegal drugs).

— Dress appropriately for the type of work that you are doing.

— Understand and follow [AGENCY NAME] various employment policies.

— Not to remove company property unless it is for business use.

— Not to intentionally misuse or damage company property.

Working Relationships:

It is important that you treat your colleagues and everyone you come into contact with

during your work with respect. We expect you the treat them in a courteous, fair and equal

manner. These policies also apply to any contractors and suppliers we engage with.

We expect you to be supportive to your colleagues and behave in a way which enhances

the performance and effectiveness of [AGENCY NAME]. Harassment, bullying, victimisation

and other actions and behaviours which undermine the well-being of your colleagues will

not be tolerated. Please refer to the Dignity at Work Policy for further information.

Information in this model policy is provided for guidance only.