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Regardless of personal interests, support decisions made by our companies that
are both ethical and legal.
Act in a responsible manner and practice sound management in the country(ies)
in which the companies we serve operate.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

CORE PRINCIPLE
As HR professionals, we must maintain a high level of trust with our stakeholders. We
must protect the interests of our stakeholders as well as our professional integrity and
should not engage in activities that create actual, apparent, or potential conflicts of
interest.

INTENT
To avoid activities that are in conflict or may appear to be in conflict with any of
the provisions of this Code of Ethical and Professional Standards in HR Management
or with one’s responsibilities and duties as a member of the HR profession and/or
as an employee of any company.

GUIDELINES
Adhere to and advocate the use of published policies on conflicts of interest within
your company.
Refrain from using your position for personal, material, or financial gain or the
appearance of such.
Refrain from giving or seeking preferential treatment in the HR processes.
Prioritize your obligations to identify conflicts of interest or the appearance
thereof; when conflicts arise, disclose them to relevant stakeholders.

USE OF INFORMATION

CORE PRINCIPLE

As HR professionals, we must consider and protect the rights of individuals, especially in
the acquisition and dissemination of information while ensuring truthful communications
and facilitating informed decision making.

INTENT
To build trust among all company constituents by maximizing the open exchange
of information, while eliminating anxieties about inappropriate and/or inaccurate
acquisition and sharing of information.

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