Ethics

Staff Social Functions

At Christmas and at certain other times in the year (e.g. Melbourne Cup Day) there are work social functions organised for the enjoyment of staff. These functions may be held either on the premises or at another venue. employees and business colleagues may sometimes attend these functions.

You are reminded that these functions require a degree of responsibility that is consistent with the high standards of behaviour that Company prides itself on. As these functions are a part of business in a real sense - in promoting good staff and employee relations - the following points relating to behaviour are expected to be met by all employees:

• Excessive consumption of alcohol is to be avoided - this is both a safety and a social responsibility (see our Alcohol Policy);
• Any use of illegal drugs in the course of these functions is totally prohibited (see our Drug Policy);
• Our smoking policy applies to these functions;
• Equal opportunity and anti-discrimination is a high priority with our business and the rules and appropriate behaviour consistent with these principles must be adhered to;
• Customer and business relationships can be adversely affected if staff forget that there is still a business aspect to these functions and so staff are expected to be alert to this;
• Abusive language and swearing is not permitted in our work situations and it is not permitted on these occasions;
• Respect for Managers giving reasonable directions is expected;
• Reasonable care of the facilities and equipment provided (e.g. sound system etc) is expected;

Blatant disregard of these guidelines is a matter for discipline and, in serious cases, dismissal could follow such a breach.