Our usheru Code of Conduct company policy outlines our expectations regarding behaviour
towards their colleagues, supervisors and overall organisation.
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, collaborative
and collegiate environment.
Policy brief & purpose
Our usheru Code of Conduct company policy outlines our expectations regarding behaviour towards their colleagues, supervisors and overall organisation.
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, collaborative and collegiate environment.
Scope
This policy applies to all usheru full-time employees and contractors/consultants, regardless of employment agreement or rank.
Policy elements
What are the components of an Employee Code of Conduct Policy?
Company employees and contractors of the Company (henceforth referred to as ‘employees’) are bound by their contract to follow our Employee Code of Conduct while performing their duties. We outline the components of our Code of Conduct below:
Compliance with law
All employees must protect our company's legality. They should comply with all environmental, safety, data privacy and fair dealing laws. We expect employees to be ethical and responsible when dealing with our company's finances, products, partnerships and public image.
Respect in the workplace
All employees should respect their colleagues. We won't allow any kind of discriminatory behaviour, harassment (see outline of the specific of our Anti-harassment Guidelines & Company Policy below) or victimisation. Employees should conform Employment Equality Acts 1998–2015 of Ireland in all aspects of their work, from recruitment and performance evaluation to interpersonal relations.
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. This includes trademarks, copyright and other property (information, reports etc.) Employees should use them only to complete their job duties.
Employees should protect company facilities and other material property (e.g. company computers) from damage and vandalism, whenever possible.
Professionalism
All employees must show integrity and professionalism in the workplace:
● Personal appearance
All employees must follow our dress code and personal appearance guidelines. The Company has a relaxed approach to our dress code, but the main stipulations are that every employee should:
• be clean and well-groomed, particularly when meeting clients and prospective clients.
Grooming styles dictated by religion and ethnicity aren’t restricted.
• Employees must avoid clothes with stamps that are offensive or inappropriate.
● 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, and report any blockages that they may encounter.
In the event of ambiguity about an employee’s commitment to carrying out their work duties, the Company reserves the right to consult email and other software tools to verify their effective and timely completion of their job duties in a consistent and ongoing basis.
● Absenteeism and tardiness
Employees should follow their schedules, as outlined in the employment contracts. We can make exceptions for occasions that prevent employees from following standard working hours or days, but this must be agreed in writing with their manager. But, generally, we expect employees to be punctual when coming to and leaving from work (whether in person, or remotely online).
● 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 in order to allow all team members to complete their job duties effectively and in a timely manner.
● 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.
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