This code of conduct applies to every Talented employee and partner we work with, including freelancers, consultants, and other contributors, across all Talented offices, internal and external communication groups, social media, remote working environments, events hosted by Talented, and other industry events attended by Talented employees, whether or not they are directly representing Talented.

Personal Conduct

All employees, freelancers and consultants are expected to meet established performance and conduct requirements. While it is not possible to list all forms of behaviour that are considered unacceptable in the workplace, the following are examples of infractions of rules of conduct that may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

• Falsifying information on any forms, reports, records, including personal absence or sickness
• Falsely stating or making claims of injury
• Removing or using without authority, property, records or other materials of the Company or other persons
• Theft or inappropriate removal or possession of property
• Fighting, assaulting, threatening, intimidating or coercing any visitor or employee
• Violating safety, health rules and practices, or engaging in conduct which creates a safety hazard
• Engaging in unlawful or improper conduct off the work premises or during non-working hours, which affects an employee's relationship to work, fellow employees, supervisors or hampers the Company’s property, reputation or goodwill in the community
• Excessive absenteeism or any absence without notice
• Carrying or concealing any weapon into the office premises
• Working under influence of alcohol or illegal drugs
• Possession, distribution, sales, transfer or use of alcohol or illegal drugs in the workplace, while on duty, or while operating employer-owned vehicles or equipment
• Disclosing confidential/financial information to any outsider
• Committing a fraudulent act or a breach of trust in any circumstances

Ethical Standards

In order to avoid (even the appearance of a conflict of interest), employees/consultants are expected to abide by the following code of ethical conduct.

• Employees/Consultants of the Company should not solicit anything of value from any person or organization with which the Company has a current or potential business relationship
• Employees/Consultants of the Company should not accept any item of value from any party in exchange for or in connection with a business transaction between the Company and that other party