Being respectful in all of our interactions strengthens our connections. It helps create a safe, healthy work environment.
Our Family
Preventing Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination
We treat each other with fairness and respect.
Why It Matters.
How We Deliver.
- We always treat one another with dignity and respect.
- We avoid offensive, degrading or threatening language and actions. This includes insults and ridiculing people or their ideas. It also includes unwelcome physical contact of any kind.
- We seek to understand any misstep, apologize and avoid doing it again.
- We encourage coworkers to express opinions and ideas. We listen to others’ points of view with courtesy and respect.
- We look out for each other. If we witness harassing or offensive conduct, including sexual harassment, we speak up in the moment. If it doesn’t feel safe, we report it through one of the available channels listed here.
Good Ethics.
We provide a respectful and psychologically safe work environment. We don’t tolerate sexual harassment and other forms of harassment and bullying. There is always a safe avenue to voice your concerns.
Good Business.
A: Repeated public criticism of one person could constitute harassment. If you feel comfortable, raise the issue directly with the team member who is being critical. Otherwise, speak to your manager, local HR or report it through one of the channels listed here. Even if the individual doesn’t feel victimized, it could create a toxic work environment.
A: If the new demands are related to job requirements, and feedback is based on your performance, it’s not harassment. Transitions can be difficult. You may wish to seek support as you feel appropriate from friends, family and coworkers.
A: This behaviour is not acceptable and violates our Code. We believe everyone should be treated with dignity and respect in a supportive environment. Please reach out to HR, the Ethics Helpline, or your manager (assuming it’s not the same manager you are describing). Even if the individual doesn’t seem upset, it can negatively impact the environment for everyone.
A: Start by letting him know you don’t appreciate the nicknames and ask him to stop using them. If he persists, report it to a different manager, a local or global HR representative or a member of the Legal & Compliance team. You can also report through one of the channels listed here.
A: You did the right thing in refusing to lie. This would have been contrary to our values and the spirit of our Code. Report this behaviour to a different manager, a local or global HR representative or a member of the Legal & Compliance team. You can also report through one of the channels listed here. Make sure to include all relevant details about her request to lie and the subsequent bullying. This will be investigated and you will be protected from retaliation.
A: Unwelcomed touching is strictly prohibited by our Code. Please connect with a local or global HR representative or a member of the Legal & Compliance team. You can report the matter via the Ethics Helpline to initiate an investigation. Be prepared to provide specific details such as the places and times this has happened.