Code of Ethics

Employees of the Bijou Consulting Company must recognize an obligation- to the public, to the integrity of the discipline in which they operate and to each other- to practice to the highest standards of honesty, truth, accuracy and fairness. Therefore it is pertinent that all employees follow the Code of Ethics very closely, otherwise the employee’s job will be terminated immediately.

All employees of the Bijou Consulting Company will conduct themselves appropriately and follow the laws of Canada.

No member of the company will be involved in the act of prejudice based on the grounds of age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, language, sexual orientation and marital status.

It is requested that all members of the Bijou Consulting Company respect the environment. Each employee will be responsible to improve mail efficiency, use recycled papers and environmentally friendly inks and other materials, to use recycling programs and finally an active encouragement of environmental responsibility among members of the business community.

It would be appreciated if the employees would incorporate the “Three R’s” into their daily business routine.
Reduce material use
Reuse materials
Recycle materials

It is should be understood that every employee of the Bijou Consulting Company will be honest with their employers and work colleagues. To lose the trust of other employees and especially the employers would not benefit the employee.

If it becomes public knowledge that an employee took part in a bribe or a kickback, their job will be taken into question. If the bribe or kickback had serious results, it will be possible that the employee’s job will be terminated.

Every employee has the right that their confidentiality will be kept by their employers. No information about an employee will be shared among other employees or the public. If there is a breach of confidentiality, the employee will be encouraged to take the issue to a higher official.

Each employee is expected to live up to their performance duties. If it becomes noticeable that an employee is not working up to their potential there are three options that can be considered:
Discuss their job dissatisfaction with their employer or therapist.
Hand in their resignation because of job dissatisfaction.
Discuss any problems with the employers. Offer suggestions and perhaps delegate a raise, promotion or move to another area of the firm.

o Each employee will be treated fairly. If this code is breached, it is suggested that the employee discuss the problem with an employer or a higher official.

o Every employee has the right to be safe while at work. Each employee must recognize the safety of others and respect this code.
1. If any employee of the Bijou Consulting Company comes to work intoxicated, their job will be terminated immediately.
2. If any employee of the Bijou Consulting Company is seen acting dangerously or putting other employees in danger their job will be put into question and they will be asked to leave for the rest of their shift on the day of the incident.

o It is recommended that politics are not discussed in the work place. If there are any political arguments between two employees, the employees will be asked to end the argument and not discuss it during the work day.

o Workplace diversity is recognized and accepted at the Bijou Consulting Company. If an employee has a problem with the diversity of the workplace, they are asked to discuss it with the employers before taking any actions.