Ethics and Professional Standards Report for XYZ Company

This report serves as an HR policy manual for XYZ Company, outlining the ethical and professional standards expected of its employees. It emphasizes conformity with legislation, respect for company property, and the importance of professionalism. The manual details the Staff Code of Conduct, which includes guidelines on ethical behavior, respect, and non-discrimination. It also covers employee benefits, learning and development programs, and continuous professional development. Employees are expected to adhere to the company's ethical standards, participate in training programs, and utilize the available resources for professional growth, including guidance from industrial psychologists and career counselors. The report references the Fair Work Act 2009 of Australia and the importance of maintaining a positive and ethical workplace environment.

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MY COMPANY: ETHICS
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As a human resource development officer, I hereby declare that the contents written in
the policy manual are authentic and comply by the corporate rules, regulations, laws and culture
laid down by the Fair Work Act 2009 Australia (Bray and Stewart 2013). The respective HR
policy strictly adheres to the policies and procedures of the XYZ Company. The policies,
procedures and standards laid by the respective XYZ Company that would comprehensively
guide the employees towards the ethical and professional standards of the organization are
enumerated hereafter.
I understand and acknowledge that the respective manual comprises of authentic,
unplagiarized, original and optimized information at my best knowledge as a Human Resource
Development Officer. I understand that the information in the respective handbook outlines and
explains guidelines only. The XYZ Company reserves the right to modify the respective
handbook, amend or terminate any policies, procedures and employee development plans and
programs whether or not described in this handbook at any time, or to require and/or increase
contributions toward these plans and programs.
ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
The XYZ Company propagates and upholds ethical standards of the company. The
employees are bound to pursue the Staff Code of Conduct while carrying out the obligations and
responsibilities. The outlines of the constituents of the Code of Conduct are enumerated
hereafter.

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Conformity with legislations and statutes
All the staff of XYZ Company are hereby expected to respect, protect and uphold the
legislature and stature of the organization. The staff are hereby requested to comply with and
adhere to all the environmental, safety and fairness dealing legislations enumerated by the policy
department of XYZ Company. The staff are demanded to take up responsibility and
accountability and ethical mechanisms when practicing with products & services, cost and
finances, partnerships and goodwill of the respective company.
ESTEEM IN THE ORGANIZATION
All staff are expected to behave respectfully and with dignity with each other. Any kind
of discriminatory behavior, harassment or victimization would not be tolerated. Any employee
who is a victim of such can report ZTP (Zero Tolerance Policy) towards the perpetrator.
PROTECTION OF COMPANY PROPERTY
All employees should treat the company’s property, tangible or intangible, with utmost care and
respect. The employees should not:
1. Misuse company’s equipments
2. Disrespect any kind of incorporeal property.
PROFESSIONALISM

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All employees must exhibit integrity and professionalism in workplace. Any acceptance
of gifts and bribes from other staff by the employees are discouraged. All employees should
follow the dress code religiously. Employees should follow standard working hours and days and
have to be punctual to avoid any unpleasant consequences.
BENEFITS
Employees are expected not to abuse the employee benefits, which are time offs,
insurance facilities, subscriptions and other benefits.
EMPLOYEE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
The Learning and Development programs of the employees are provided at the intranet of
the XYZ Company at the section of HR Learning and Development folder thereafter.
The resources are ensured to be distributed fairly among the employees appropriately,
and in timely, cost effective manner.
XYZ Company has taken up certain “Mandatory” training and development programs
(details provided in the Human Resource Development Section) which every single employee
has to attend in order to keep him/herself updated with the new Industrial opportunities and
needs on behalf of Fair Work Act 2009 Australia (Bray and Stewart 2013). XYZ has actively
widened learning opportunities for staff requiring help with Skills for Corporate survival such as
Information technology, communication and problem solving skills.

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The employees are expected to attend the trainings and developmental programs that
happen every quarter of the year at XYZ Company. Employees are expected to undertake and
exploit the employee appraisal schemes and plans that the company has set.
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION
1. Employees are expected and encouraged to build their own learning and development
plan according to the outcome of the mandatory trainings and workshops conducted by
XYZ Company. Employees are expected to provide an evaluation report of their
professional learning and development after completion of the trainings and workshops.
Employees are also free to ask for any kind of extra help in the respective genre to the
supervisors and managers.
2. Employees are expected to adhere to their learning and developmental needs and make
changes in their work schedules accordingly.
3. XYZ Company hires best industrial psychologists and career counselors. Employees are
expected to speak to the counselors and psychologists for any kind of advice or help in
the areas of their professional learning and development.
4. Employees are encouraged to openly communicate with the HR professionals and
personnel regarding the learning and developmental opportunities during general
meetings, annual general meetings and other office meetings.