Linsco Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct 2012
We believe that the credibility and reputation of the Company is shaped by the collective conduct of individuals working within it.
The purpose of Linsco’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct is to instill confidence in the recruitment industry and to help our staff become better recruiters.
The Code articulates the ideals to which we aspire as well as the behaviors that our mandatory in our professional role.
We truly believe that we can advance our business position, both individually and collectively, by embracing this Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Structure of the code
The Linsco Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct is divided into sections that contain standards of conduct which are aligned with values we have identified as most important to our services and the clients it serves. The Code also includes a section that addresses the
Consequences when the Code is breached.
Standards
1) Respect for Work Relationships
2) Respect for Honesty and Transparency
3) Respect for Confidentiality and Privacy
4) Respect for Laws
5) Respect for Diversity
6) Commitment to Professional Development
Breaches of the code and consequences
Standard 1
Respect for Work relationships
a) In order to establish trust and build productive work relationships, you must exercise due diligence and observe high standards of accuracy of information, advice given and timeliness, to both clients and work seekers.
b) Treat all contacts and candidates with respect and aim to work in a fair and open competitive environment.
c) This standard also seeks to emphasise the importance of applying an ethical and professional approach to customer service standards at all times.
Standard 2
Respect for honesty and transparency
a) You must act at all times with integrity, honesty, the highest ethical standards and appropriate behaviour.
b) You will not engage in any activities which would bring the Company, the recruitment industry, or yourself into disrepute.
Standard 3
Respect for Confidentiality and Privacy
You must observe and respect the confidentiality of your clients and work seekers and ensure this is maintained at all stages of the recruitment process.
Standard 4
Respect for laws
a) You must comply with all relevant legislation, statutory and non-statutory codes and official guidance that will impact on your role in recruitment.
b) In particular, you should make sure that you know what steps to take in order to ensure compliance with the Employment Agencies Act 1973, the Conduct Regulations 2003 (and amendments).
Standard 5
Respect for diversity
a) You must ensure that you treat all clients and work seekers with dignity and respect, and aim to provide employment opportunities based on objective business and competency related criteria.
b) You should always promote fair recruitment practices.
c) You should not act on an instruction from a client that may be discriminatory and, where possible, you should provide guidance to clients in respect of good diversity practice.
Standard 6
Commitment to professional development
a) You should ensure that you are well informed about recruitment practices, and that you continually seek to improve your knowledge, skills and qualification base.
Vision and Purpose
We believe that the credibility and reputation within the recruitment industry is shaped by the collective conduct of individual recruiters and consultants
The purpose of the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct is to instil confidence in the recruitment profession and to help an individual become a better recruiter; it describes the business ethics expectations placed upon the business.
The Code articulates the ideals to which we aspire as well as the behaviours that are mandatory in our profession.
We truly believe that we can advance our profession, both individually and collectively, by embracing this Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Breaches of the code
Any breaches of the Code of Ethics will be investigated under the company’s formal grievance procedure