Description

Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct training programs cover the most essential skills covered in almost every business’s Code of Conduct. The objective of our online Code of Conduct training course is to assist you avoid possible fines by establishing a formal employee education program.

Summary

A company’s code of conduct is generally defined as a set of legal and ethical standards that all workers and other agents are expected to follow.

Every business, it is believed, must have an ethics policy in place and a code of conduct that is enforceable by law. In some nations, such as the United States, adopting an effective Code of Conduct training program may help businesses avoid potential fines.

The United States, for example, has Organizational Sentencing Guidelines that state, “A firm must have taken steps to effectively communicate its standards and procedures to all staff and other agents, such as by requiring participation in Code of Conduct training courses or by distributing publications that describe in a practical way what is needed.”

The Guidelines require that companies establish, distribute, and enforce a Code of Conduct in order to qualify for more favorable treatment in the event of employee or organizational misconduct.

The following are some of the course’s topics:

• Preventing discrimination and harassment
• Conflicts of interest
• Business courtesies
• Information security
• Business records
• Fair dealing
• Protecting company assets
• Health and safety
• Alcohol and drug abuse
• Workplace violence
• Political activity
• Insider trading
• Anti-competitive conduct
• Bribery and corruption
• Working with integrity
• Reporting violations
• Acknowledgement
• Code of Conduct policy

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding the importance of a written code of conduct
• Reviewing important aspects of a company’s Code of Conduct policy
• Recognizing potential ethical issues that may arise in your workplace and prescribing their proper resolutions

Knowledge is power. Take the first step toward protecting you, your employees and your business from costly fines by obtaining an online Code of Conduct training course today.