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View full libraryUse this model personal responsibility at work policy to set out the organisations policy and procedure on acceptable standards of behaviour in the workplace.
Standards of behaviour means the minimum standards of conduct and performance that you should expect from your employees.
Whilst it is not possible to set out in detail the standards expected in every respect, this document provides some clarity on important aspects.
If you are establishing clear workplace standards, these conduct policy templates give you a practical set of policies covering expected behaviour, employee responsibilities and managing concerns.
1 Overview
1.1 This policy sets out [Company]'s policy and procedure on acceptable standards of behaviour in the workplace.
2 Scope
2.1 This policy is applicable to all employees of [company name].
3 General principles
3.1 Appearance
3.1.1 [Company] does not seek to inhibit individual choice in relation to your appearance. However, you are expected to dress appropriately at all times in relation to your role, and to ensure that your personal hygiene and grooming are properly attended to prior to presenting yourself at work.
3.1.2 If we have supplied you with a uniform of other apparel, then you must wear this at all times when required to do so; it is your responsibility to ensure that this is clean and presentable.
3.1.3 If you have any queries about what is appropriate, these should be directed to your line manager.
3.2 Access to company premises
3.2.1 You will be issued with an [identity badge / access code] allowing access to your workplace. This remains the property of [Company] loss of your [identity badge / access code] (or accidental disclosure to someone) must be reported immediately to your line manager.
You must not bring any unauthorised
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The document separated the key responsibilities from the supporting detail sensibly. It helped turn something we had been handling informally into a clearer written arrangement. Having the framework already laid out was particularly useful.
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