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We are Guided
by
the following
Ethical Principles
Professionalism
We conduct our activities in
a manner that reflects favorably on the expression of our values and
our virtues.
Integrity
We conduct our business activities with integrity and avoid conduct
that is deceptive or misleading.
Competence
We perform all search consulting assignments competently, and with
an appropriate degree of knowledge.
Objectivity
We exercise objective and impartial judgment in each search
consulting assignment, giving due consideration to all relevant
facts.
Accuracy
We strive to be accurate in all communications with clients and
candidates and encourage them to exchange relevant and accurate
information.
Conflicts of Interest
We avoid, or resolve through disclosure and waiver, conflicts of
interest.
Confidentiality
We respect confidential information entrusted to us by clients and
candidates.
Loyalty
We serve our clients loyally and protect client interests when
performing assignments.
Equal Opportunity
We support equal opportunity in employment and objectively evaluate
all qualified candidates.
Public Interest
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Accepting
Client Assignments
We accept only those
assignments that we are qualified to undertake based upon our
knowledge of the client's needs and our ability to perform the
specific assignment. We accept only those assignments that will not
adversely affect our objectivity, loyalty and integrity. We will
disclose to present and prospective clients any information about
relationships, circumstances or interests that might create actual
or potential conflict of interest, and accept potential assignments
only if all affected parties have expressly agreed to waive any
conflict. We will disclose to any client, any limitation arising
through service to other clients that may affect our ability to
perform the search assignment.
We base accepting assignments on an agreement that defines the scope and character of the
services to be provided. We will specify to each client the fees and expenses to be
charged for the services rendered.
Performing Assignments
We serve our clients with integrity and objectivity, making every
effort to conduct search consulting activities on the basis of
impartial consideration of relevant facts. We conduct an appropriate
search for qualified candidates. If it becomes apparent that no
qualified candidates can be presented, or that the length of the
search will differ considerably from that originally specified, we
will immediately advise our client and offer alternative courses of
action.
We will present information about our client, the position, and the candidate honestly and
factually, and include reservations that are pertinent and important to an assignment.
We will withdraw from the assignment if we determine that a client has characterized its
organization falsely or misled a candidate if the situation is not rectified.
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Candidate
Evaluation
We thoroughly evaluate potential candidates,
including in-depth interviews, verification of credentials, and careful assessment of the
candidate's strengths and weaknesses, before presenting candidates for client interviews.
We perform thorough background and reference checks and explain these to our client.
Advertising
We advise our client if advertising becomes necessary.
Presentation of Resumes
We avoid the voluntary presentation of
resumes in the absence of an existing client relationship. We will not present a
candidates resume without the candidate's consent.
Confidentiality_of_Client Information
We use our best efforts to
protect confidential information concerning our clients. We only use confidential
information received from our clients for conducting the assignment. We only disclose
client information to those within our firm or to potential candidates who have a need to
know the information. We prohibit the use of confidential information for personal gain or
to provide inside information to third parties for their personal gain.
Conflict of Interest
We sustain our integrity, objectivity and
loyalty by avoiding conflicts of interest with clients. We will refuse or
withdraw from an assignment if we are impaired in the performance of
our service. We will inform our clients of any business or personal
relationships with any candidates that might affect or appear to
affect our objectivity in conducting the assignment. |
