Code of Conduct Policy Template

Did you know these facts about the code of conduct?

• Conduct issues are very broad and might include lateness, refusal to cooperate, misuse of IT or bullying. It might even include violent behaviour and other crimes.
• A code of conduct policy is an official document that clearly defines how a company’s employees should behave in the workplace on a day-to-day basis.
• A code of conduct is about how you link your organisation’s mission, values and principles with the required standards of professional conduct.

Code of Conduct Policy overview

This code of conduct HR policy template covers what code of conduct is and provides guidelines for the professional standards required within your organisation. It deals with the standards of behaviour expected when your people are dealing with employees, contractors, volunteers, customers, suppliers, regulatory authorities and the general public.

This code of conduct HR policy template can be adapted to meet the specific needs of your organisation. You can change as little or as much of the content as you like. Some sections may be governed by state and federal legislation. It is important that you seek your own HR or legal advice, maintain this policy as legislation changes and adjust it to meet your human resource management requirements.

Target audience

This code of conduct workplace policy template is suitable for all your employees, contractors and volunteers. Once you have adjusted the code of conduct policy template to meet the specific requirements of your organisation, you can deliver it to new starters at induction and as refresher training on a regular basis.

Topics covered

The following topics are covered in this code of conduct HR policy:

• Act with honesty and integrity
• Be fair, inclusive and respectful to others
• Perform duties professionally
• Adhere to policies, procedures and lawful directions

Duration

This code of conduct policy will take approximately five minutes to complete.

Learning outcomes

The following learning outcomes will be achieved on completion of your version of the code of conduct HR policy template:

• Understand the professional standards of behaviour that are expected.
• Recognise the types of behaviour that constitute acting with honesty and integrity.
• Understand that everyone has a responsibility to contribute to a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace.
• Recognise personal responsibility to comply with this code of conduct policy.
• Know how to report known or suspected breaches of this code of conduct policy.
• Acknowledge that the code of conduct policy does not cover every possible event or action and that caution and common sense are required.

Business outcomes

Once all employees, contractors and volunteers have completed your version of the code of conduct HR policy template, the following business outcomes will be achieved for your organisation:

• Reduce the incidents of unprofessional conduct in your workplace.
• Mitigate the risk of legal liability associated with unlawful workplace behaviour.
• Protect your reputation from the damage caused by incidents of misconduct in the workplace.
• Present a vision for professional standards in your workplace.
• Increase engagement by supporting a workplace culture that treats people fairly and with respect.
• Become an employer of choice.

How to use this HR Policy and Procedure manual template

This code of conduct policy can be uploaded and assigned to your staff via the Sentrient online workplace compliance system or Sentrient human resource management platform. It is best to accompany your version of the code of conduct policy with legally endorsed workplace relations and safety training, such as the Sentrient online workplace compliance courses on equal employment opportunity, internet and social media, privacy, sexual harassment, work health and safety, and workplace bullying.

Other HR Policy and Procedure templates

Sentrient has an extensive range of publicly available online HR policy templates for small and medium businesses and larger organisations in Australia and New Zealand. You can combine these additional policies with this code of conduct policy in support of your workplace relations and safety program. Alternatively, you could combine all the HR policies and procedures to form your own HR manual and employment guidelines.

To get a free demonstration of the Safeguard by Sentrient online workplace compliance system or Staffwise by Sentrient human resource management platform, please get in touch with us today!