Code of Ethics

A Code of Ethics is essential to establishing your organisation as trustworthy and reputable. 

A well-written code of conduct clarifies an organization’s mission, values and principles, linking them with standards of professional conduct. The code articulates the values the organization wishes to foster in leaders and employees and, in doing so, defines desired behavior.

It is important to have a code of ethics for several reasons:

• Guides Decision Making: A code of ethics acts as a framework for making ethical decisions, ensuring actions are in line with the organisations values and principles.
• Builds Trust: A code of ethics helps build trust by demonstrating a commitment to ethical behavior.
• Enhance Accountability: It holds everyone in the organisation accountable to the same standards, promoting transparency and integrity.
• Protect the Organisation: Clearly outlined expectations helps prevent misconduct and protects the organisation from legal issues and reputation damage.
• Fosters Positive Culture: It helps promote a culture of respect, fairness and responsibility.
• Compliance: It helps ensure the organisation complies with legal requirements.
  

A Code of Ethics is a constant and should be reviewed any time policies and procedures are updated to ensure the changes comply.