this code of conduct applies to every izumi and co employee and partners we work with, including freelancers, consultants and other contributors, across all internal and external groups, social media, remote working environments or meetups.

personal conduct

all employees, freelancers and consultants are expected to meet established performance and conduct requirements. while it is not possible to list all forms of behaviour that are considered unacceptable in the workplace, the following are examples of infractions of rules of conduct that may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

• falsifying information on any forms, reports, records, including personal absence or sickness
• falsely stating or making claims of injury
• removing or using without authority, property, records or other materials of the company or other persons
• theft or inappropriate removal or possession of property
• fighting, assaulting, threatening, intimidating or coercing any visitor or employee
• violating safety, health rules and practices, or engaging in conduct which creates a safety hazard
• engaging in unlawful or improper conduct off the work premises or during non-working hours, which affects an employee's relationship to work, fellow employees, supervisors or hampers the company’s property, reputation or goodwill in the community
• excessive absenteeism or any absence without notice
• carrying or concealing any weapon into the office premises
• working under influence of alcohol or illegal drugs
• possession, distribution, sales, transfer or use of alcohol or illegal drugs in the workplace, while on duty, or while operating employer-owned vehicles or equipment
• disclosing confidential/financial information to any outsider
• committing a fraudulent act or a breach of trust in any circumstances

ethical standards

in order to avoid (even the appearance of a conflict of interest), employees/consultants are expected to abide by the following code of ethical conduct.