Code of conduct

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• Company name

  For example: Brightwater Analytics

• In force from

  For example: 1 January 2027

• Who it applies to

  Completes the sentence: "This code applies to ..."

  For example: all employees, directors, contractors and temporary staff

• Our values

  Three to five values, one per line, each with a short meaning.

  For example: Honesty: we tell the truth, also when it is difficult. Respect: we treat everyone fairly. Care: we look after our clients, our colleagues and the places we work.

• Gift value that must be reported (optional)optional

  Gifts above this value are reported to the manager. Leave empty to say "any gift of more than small value".

  For example: EUR 50

• Other rules for your business (optional)optional

  One rule per line.

  For example: Social media: do not speak for the company unless you are asked to. Customer data: only open a customer's record when your work needs it.

• Who to tell about a concern

  Give at least two ways, and one that does not go through the person's manager.

  For example: your manager, the HR team at conduct@brightwater.example, or the independent line at +44 20 7946 0000

• Owner of this code

  The person who answers questions and keeps it up to date.

  For example: Head of People

1. 11. Why we have this code
2. 22. Our values
3. 33. Respect at work
4. 44. Honesty and integrity
5. 55. Conflicts of interest
6. 66. Confidentiality and company property
7. 77. Health, safety and the environment
8. 88. Other rules for our business
9. 99. Speaking up
10. 1010. What happens after a breach
11. 1111. Questions and review

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What details does this template ask for?

The form asks for 8 details, starting with Company name, In force from, Who it applies to, Our values, Who to tell about a concern. 2 more are optional.

How much does this template cost?

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What should I check before I use this template?

A code of conduct sits beside the law and your employment contracts, it does not replace them. Rules on harassment, whistleblowing, gifts and discipline differ from country to country, so check the rules where your people work before you apply it.

Are these HR templates free?

Most are. Fill in and download them for free as Word or PDF, with no account. A few longer documents are premium: free to fill in, paid once to download, and marked with their price.

Do the HR templates follow my country's employment law?

They assume no country's law. Employment rules differ a lot, so each template says where to check local requirements before you use it.

Can a small team use them too?

Yes. They work for a team of two or a company of two thousand, and you can cut any section you do not need in the Word version.

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