Who needs a Code of Conduct?

Both private and public companies are required to have a code of business ethics and conduct. The Code is not legal advice and is not to be used as an employee manual of instructions. The ethics standards are provided to encourage a compliant corporate culture and to point the employees in the right direction to receive support. Because it is impossible to detail each and every possible situation in the course of business, the guide is a broad overview of multiple situations.

Annual Certification.

All new employees should receive and review the company Code of Conduct and every existing employee should have an electronic copy stored on their computer for easy access to reference. The best way to ensure employees understand the Code of Conduct is to launch an annual training course and to follow up with video clips, exercises and reminders through out the year.