Code of Conduct / Employee Code of Ethics template
Sets out expected standards of professional behaviour including conflicts of interest, confidentiality, social media use, gifts, and reporting obligations. Foundation document for disciplinary procedures.
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A code of conduct sets out the standards of behaviour expected of staff and how they should act in their day-to-day work. It reflects the organisation’s values and ethical commitments. A clear code guides decisions and helps build a consistent, trustworthy culture.
Who needs one: Any organisation that wants to set clear behavioural and ethical expectations for its people.
What a strong code of conduct / employee code of ethics covers
- Core values and expected standards of behaviour
- Honesty, integrity, and conflicts of interest
- Respect, anti-harassment, and professional conduct
- Protection of company assets and information
- Compliance with laws, policies, and procedures
- How to raise concerns and report breaches
Regulations and frameworks this aligns to
PolicyKit references the standards relevant to your jurisdiction when it generates your code of conduct / employee code of ethics.
- UK Bribery Act 2010
- The UK Act creating offences of bribery and failure to prevent bribery, under which organisations are expected to have adequate procedures in place.
- UK GDPR
- The retained UK version of the General Data Protection Regulation, governing how organisations process the personal data of people in the UK.
Frequently asked questions
What should a code of conduct / employee code of ethics include?
A robust code of conduct / employee code of ethics sets out scope, roles and responsibilities, the specific controls or procedures involved, and how compliance is monitored and reviewed, mapped to frameworks like uk-bribery-act, uk-gdpr. PolicyKit structures all of this automatically based on your business.
Is this legal advice?
No. PolicyKit generates AI-assisted professional templates and starting points, not legal advice. Every document should be reviewed with qualified legal and compliance counsel before use.
Can I tailor it to my country?
Yes — PolicyKit tailors each document to your jurisdiction, including UK, EU, United States, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and more.
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