Company Code of Conduct

Meaning & Definition

The formal document defining the expected ethical standards, values and behaviours of employees in the workplace is referred to as your Company’s Code of Conduct. This document will provide employees with guidance on their expected behaviour in various professional situations to ensure their actions demonstrate integrity and that they follow all applicable laws and conduct themselves responsibly while employed within the organisation.

Why Company Code of Conduct Matters?

• Provides clarity on what employees are expected to do.
• Encourages a positive work environment through integrity, justice, and professionalism.
• Helps to reduce issues such as fraud, harassment, and conflicts of interest.
• Protects the integrity and reputation of an organization.
• Provides for consistency in disciplinary actions and other HR-related decisions.

Legal Compliance 

In India, no law governs all organisations with a common Code of Conduct. It supports compliance with regulations, such as the POSH Act, 2013, Companies Act, 2013, Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, and HR-related policies about ethical conduct are in place.