Fiduciary Responsibility

Accountability
Financial accounting and internal controls, integrity and responsibility
Government and trade controls
Corporate governance
Legal compliance—trade, competition, insider trading, bribery, government/non-government relationships, discrimination

Corporate Assets

Data privacy
Non-compete provisions
Loyalty, fairness, conflict of interest
Confidential and proprietary information
Company properties
Interactions—customers, competitors, suppliers and other third parties
Use of social media and information technology
Protection of the brand

Workplace Practices

Substance use, weapons and violence
Workplace health, safety and productivity
Personal relationships, fraternization

Ethical and Respectful Behavior

Integrity, honesty, trustworthiness
Diversity, inclusion, equity, human rights, accessibility
Harassment, discrimination, bullying
Online, social and digital media
Social and environmental responsibility

Process

Reporting violations
Non-retaliation policy
Training

The topics above would apply to most organizations. However, be sure to include topics that are particular to your company culture and business practice.

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