Workplace Environment

All employees have a right to a workplace environment, independent of work location, that is free from harassment, intimidation, discrimination or threats of violence for any reason, including actions based on gender, sexual orientation or identity, race, ethnicity, disability, national origin, religious or cultural beliefs or citizenship

We view employee diversity as a competitive advantage, as it broadens our perspectives and allows us to better understand our customers’ needs

We do our utmost to actively promote equality in all employment practices

We foster a working environment where people are treated honestly and professionally, are valued for their unique ideas and differences and feel safe and empowered to express their ideas, concerns, and feedback without fear of retaliation or punishment

We believe that open communication is essential for our collective growth and success

We show respect for our co-workers and treat them as we ourselves would like to be treated

We do not retaliate against any employee, business partner or customer for raising a good faith concern

We do not engage in conversations or send communications of any kind that contain offensive name-calling, jokes, slurs, stereotyping, blackmailing or threats, nor do we display or share offensive pictures, cartoons, drawings or gestures

We actively listen to different points of view and consider those perspectives exclusively on their own merits

We do not tolerate any form of harassment or other offensive, inappropriate, intimidating or invasive behaviour, including any form of unwanted attention of a sexual nature

We are especially mindful of our behaviour towards co-workers who are subordinates or when there is a difference in power or authority of any kind

We are encouraged to challenge any incidents of harassment or other inappropriate behaviour and proactively protect our work environment

We do not use alcohol or illegal drugs in the workplace, or abuse prescription medication, and we never purchase sexual services on business trips or other assignments

If we experience or become aware of discrimination, harassment or other inappropriate behaviour, of any kind, involving anyone

If our managers and supervisors are repeatedly identifying one colleague or a specific group of colleagues for criticism or special treatment based on characteristics unrelated to their work

If we suspect that certain colleagues are not receiving fair consideration for promotions or project assignments

If we are concerned that certain individuals or groups of colleagues are excluded from participating in activities or discussions